The Effect of Mock Code Blue Simulations and Dedicated Advanced Cardiac Life Support Didactics on Resident Perceived...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care

Background:

• In-hospital cardiac or pulmonary arrest carries a high mortality rate, with survival rates around 18%-20% in the USA.
• Current resuscitative methods offer limited improvement in intact survival rates.
• Physician competency in leading resuscitation efforts is a critical, yet variable, factor in patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of mock code blue simulations and didactics on physician competency.
• To determine if improved competency translates to better patient survival outcomes in cardiac arrest scenarios.

Main Methods:

• A seven-month training program incorporating mock code blue simulations and dedicated didactics was implemented.
• Physician clinical competency in handling cardiac arrest events was evaluated.

Main Results:

• The training program successfully improved physician clinical competency in managing code blue events.
• Enhanced competency was associated with improved patient survival outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Targeted educational interventions, including simulation and didactics, are effective in enhancing physician performance during critical events.
• Improving the competency of resuscitation team leaders can positively impact patient survival rates following in-hospital cardiac or pulmonary arrest.