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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiac electrical storm (ES) is defined as ≥3 episodes of sustained ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or ≥3 defibrillator shocks within 24 hours.
  • ES affects up to 40% of patients with implantable defibrillators and can occur in patients with structural heart disease, myocardial infarction, or electrolyte disturbances.
  • Refractory ventricular arrhythmias increase mortality risk due to escalating intracellular calcium dysregulation, myocardial injury, and catecholamine release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a high-fidelity simulation case for emergency medicine residents on managing cardiac electrical storm.
  • To enhance learners' ability to recognize and manage unstable and refractory ventricular tachycardia.
  • To improve decision-making skills in applying Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms and interpreting complex ECGs.

Main Methods:

  • High-fidelity simulation followed by immediate debriefing.
  • Case involved managing refractory ventricular tachycardia in a patient with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
  • Learners (medical students, PGY-1-3 residents) participated or observed via Zoom; post-simulation surveys assessed case believability, complexity, and educational value.

Main Results:

  • 100% of surveyed participants agreed the case was believable and improved medical knowledge/patient care.
  • 92% found the case had the right amount of complexity, and 92% reported a real-life experience.
  • All participants agreed the debriefing session enhanced their knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • High-fidelity simulation is effective for educating residents on ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation management.
  • Learners improved skills in applying ACLS algorithms, managing refractory arrhythmias, and communicating with families about resuscitation wishes.
  • The simulation provided a valuable, realistic learning experience for complex cardiac emergencies.