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Escape room simulations offer an engaging method for teaching pediatric resuscitation skills. This novel approach enhances medical knowledge, communication, and critical thinking in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) training.

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  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

  • Escape room simulations are effective educational tools in adult medicine.
  • Limited research exists on their application in pediatric education.
  • Pediatric resuscitation requires strong communication and critical thinking, aligning with escape room challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate an escape room simulation for teaching Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) concepts.
  • To assess the impact of this simulation on learners' medical knowledge, communication skills, and engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an escape room scenario focused on pediatric respiratory distress and failure.
  • Learners applied BLS and PALS principles to solve puzzles simulating patient recognition and treatment.
  • Post-simulation surveys evaluated participant experiences and perceived learning outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported a valuable and supportive learning experience.
  • The simulation led to increased medical knowledge and improved communication skills.
  • Learners found the escape room more engaging than traditional mock codes.

Conclusions:

  • Escape room simulations provide a novel and effective method for pediatric resuscitation training.
  • This educational approach enhances critical thinking, teamwork, and knowledge retention in a simulated environment.
  • Further research into simulation-based escape rooms in pediatrics is warranted.