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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Simulation Curriculum: Hyponatremic Seizures
Wee Chua1, Rebekah Burns2, Kimberly Stone3
1Emergency Medicine Fellow, Seattle Children's Hospital; Emergency Medicine Fellow, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|April 16, 2019
Summary
This simulation curriculum effectively trains healthcare professionals in managing pediatric seizures caused by hyponatremia. It standardizes teaching and improves instructor impact in emergency medicine education.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Medical Simulation Education
- Hyponatremia Management
Background:
- Seizures are a frequent pediatric emergency department complaint.
- Prompt stabilization and diagnosis are crucial for life-threatening seizures.
- This curriculum addresses generalized seizures in infants due to hyponatremia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a simulation-based curriculum for managing pediatric seizures.
- To standardize the identification and treatment of infant seizures caused by hyponatremia.
- To enhance the skills of pediatric and emergency medicine trainees.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a high-fidelity infant mannequin in an emergency department setting.
- Provided instructors with a comprehensive scenario, preparation materials, and tailored debriefing tools.
- No prerequisite preparation required for trainees.
Main Results:
- The curriculum was successfully implemented with pediatric emergency medicine fellows.
- Received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants via evaluation forms.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in a simulated emergency scenario.
Conclusions:
- This simulation resource aids in standardizing pediatric seizure management education.
- Supports intermittent instructors in fostering simulation-based learning.
- Includes learner feedback to support instructor growth and documentation.
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