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Simulation training for crises during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Simon W C Sin1,2, Pauline Y Ng1,2, Wallace C W Ngai1
1Department of Adult Intensive Care, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Journal of Thoracic Disease
|July 10, 2019
Summary
Simulation training effectively addresses challenges in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) education, particularly for venoarterial ECMO crisis management. Institutional support is key for successful ECMO training programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Critical Care Medicine
- Cardiopulmonary Support
Background:
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) education, especially for venoarterial (VA) ECMO crisis management, is complex.
- It involves high-risk, low-volume clinical activities demanding dynamic decision-making, teamwork, and rapid responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the suitability of simulation training for ECMO crisis management and interprofessional communication.
- To highlight the importance of institutional resources for effective ECMO training.
Main Methods:
- Simulation training focused on crisis resource management and interprofessional communication.
- Analysis of the characteristics of ECMO education and training needs.
Main Results:
- Simulation training is well-suited for addressing the dynamic and complex needs of ECMO education.
- Institutional commitment of capital and human resources is crucial for successful ECMO training programs.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based training is an effective strategy for improving ECMO crisis management skills.
- Further multicenter studies with standardized curricula are needed to assess the impact of ECMO simulation training on patient outcomes.
