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This simulation case helps emergency medicine residents prepare for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certifying Exam by practicing neonatal lumbar puncture (LP) skills. The case provides a risk-free environment to develop cognitive and technical proficiency in this critical procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Emergency Medicine Education
  • Neonatal Procedures

Background:

  • Neonatal lumbar puncture (LP) is crucial for diagnosing central nervous system infections but is technically challenging, with low success rates.
  • Reduced clinical experience due to updated guidelines and training limitations hinders resident proficiency in neonatal LP.
  • The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certifying Exam will include LP, necessitating focused resident training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess learners' clinical decision-making, technical proficiency, and communication skills in performing neonatal LP.
  • To provide a structured, risk-free environment for practicing neonatal LP, addressing educational gaps in emergency medicine residency.
  • To prepare residents for the procedural skills component of the ABEM Certifying Exam.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a single-station Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) using a neonatal LP procedural task trainer.
  • Collaboration with emergency medicine and simulation experts, followed by external peer review and piloting at academic institutions.
  • Utilized a standardized examiner script and behaviorally anchored checklist for consistent evaluation of cognitive and technical skills.

Main Results:

  • Expert reviewers confirmed learning objectives were specific, relevant, and tailored to the target audience.
  • Faculty facilitators found the scenario materials sufficient for independent case facilitation.
  • Learners reported clear instructions and valuable preparation for the ABEM Certifying Exam.

Conclusions:

  • The neonatal LP simulation case effectively met educational objectives and prepared learners for the ABEM Certifying Exam.
  • The simulation case received high ratings for clarity, usability, and cohesiveness, supporting its integration into EM training.
  • Structured procedural OSCEs using simulation address educational gaps, promote training consistency, and enhance board certification preparedness.