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Rebecca K Burger1, Taryn R Taylor1, Corrie E Chumpitazi2
1From the Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|March 31, 2022
Summary
This guideline addresses inconsistencies in pediatric procedural sedation (PPS) training for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellows. It provides a standardized curriculum to ensure fellows gain competence and confidence in delivering safe and effective PPS.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Procedural Sedation
Background:
- Pediatric procedural sedation (PPS) is a core competency for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship training.
- Current training lacks standardized guidance for proficiency attainment and evaluation, leading to inconsistencies across programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a consensus-driven educational guideline for a standardized PPS curriculum in PEM fellowship programs.
- To address inconsistencies in educational approaches, oversight, and evaluation practices in PPS training.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration among PEM experts, fellowship directors, educators, fellows, and recent graduates.
- Development of a consensus-driven educational guideline based on expert input.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive educational guideline outlining core PPS topics, evaluation methods, and curriculum resources.
- The curriculum is designed to align with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies.
Conclusions:
- Implementing this standardized PPS curriculum will enhance fellows' knowledge and skills.
- PEM fellows should graduate competent and confident in providing safe and effective PPS.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the guideline's efficacy post-implementation.
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