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2. 419: Improving Patient Safety Using Ultrasound Guidance During Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheter Placement by Novice Practioners
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Griswold-Theodorson, S., primary, Hannan, H., additional, Handly, N., additional, Fojtik, J., additional, Pugh, B., additional, Saks, M., additional, and Wagner, D., additional
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- 2008
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3. Beyond the simulation laboratory: a realist synthesis review of clinical outcomes of simulation-based mastery learning.
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Griswold-Theodorson S, Ponnuru S, Dong C, Szyld D, Reed T, and McGaghie WC
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- Clinical Competence, Computer Simulation, Curriculum, Diffusion of Innovation, Educational Measurement, Humans, Translational Research, Biomedical, Competency-Based Education methods, Education, Medical methods, Models, Educational
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Purpose: Translational educational outcomes have been defined as starting in simulation laboratories (T1) and moving downstream to improved patient care practices (T2), patient outcomes (T3), and cost/other value outcomes (T4). The authors conducted a realist synthesis review of the literature to evaluate the translational effect of simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) principles beyond the laboratory. They also sought to address future directions in SBML to improve patient care processes and outcomes and, thus, the quality of health care delivery., Method: The authors searched multiple databases for simulation-based medical education (SBME) studies published through April 2013. They screened articles using the PICO method-population (P), intervention (I), control (C), outcome (O)-to answer the research question: For (P) any health care providers, does the (I) implementation of SBML training, compared with (C) other training methodologies or no extra training, result in (O) a change in patient care practices or T2-T4 outcomes? Studies implementing SBME interventions with training methodologies that met all SBML principles and reporting T2-T4 outcomes were identified., Results: The 14 included studies used pre/post or cohort study designs; the majority were limited to individual performance and procedural competency. They reported improvement after SBML training in procedure performance, task success, patient discomfort, procedure time, complication rates, or T4 impacts (e.g., cost reduction)., Conclusions: Findings suggest health professions education conducted using SBML methodology can improve patient care processes and outcomes. Further research is needed to understand the translational impact of SBML for nontechnical skills, including teamwork, and skill retention.
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- 2015
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4. Subclavian central venous catheters and ultrasound guidance: policy vs practice.
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Griswold-Theodorson S, Farabaugh E, Handly N, McGrath T, and Wagner D
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- Anatomic Landmarks, Arteries injuries, Catheterization, Central Venous adverse effects, Chi-Square Distribution, Clinical Competence, Cross-Over Studies, Humans, Learning Curve, Manikins, Philadelphia, Prospective Studies, Punctures, Students, Medical, Time Factors, Vascular System Injuries etiology, Vascular System Injuries prevention & control, Catheterization, Central Venous instrumentation, Catheters, Indwelling, Central Venous Catheters, Subclavian Vein diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonography, Interventional adverse effects
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Purpose: Policy statements recommend the use of ultrasound guidance (USG) to improve patient safety during placement of central venous catheters (CVCs). Studies have conclusively demonstrated greater success rates and fewer complications with the use of USG in catheter placement using the internal jugular vein approach. Data supporting the use of USG for the subclavian vein (SCV) approach, however, have been less conclusive, and USG for SCV cannulation is rarely used in clinical practice. We compared USG placement versus anatomic placement during subclavian insertion of a CVC., Methods: A prospective randomized study was performed in March 2010 using a simulation model., Results: Ultrasound guidance did not provide a statistically significant benefit for successful cannulation of the SCV (93.3% with USG and 100% without; P=0.15 or 2) or for rate of inadvertent arterial puncture (3.3% with USG and 0% without; P=0.31)., Conclusions: The use of USG to access the SCV utilizing a task trainer did not improve time to cannulation or success rates. Further study is required to delineate why USG for SCV cannulation has not been widely adopted in clinical practice.
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- 2013
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5. Transdisciplinary simulation: learning and practicing together.
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Montgomery K, Griswold-Theodorson S, Morse K, Montgomery O, and Farabaugh D
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- Education, Nursing methods, Humans, Learning, Models, Nursing, Nursing Education Research, Computer Simulation, Health Personnel education, Interprofessional Relations, Models, Educational
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The Institute of Medicine, partnering with national private foundations, has challenged existing approaches to health care delivery and patient safety by suggesting a sweeping redesign of the entire U.S. health care system. This article explores the historical and philosophic imperative to change health care education to a seamless transdisciplinary model to foster interprofessional communication and collaboration during the formative training years. To improve patient safety and quality of care and reduce medical error, students in health care disciplines will need to be educated together to practice together effectively., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2012
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6. High fidelity case-based simulation debriefing: everything you need to know.
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Hart D, McNeil MA, Griswold-Theodorson S, Bhatia K, and Joing S
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- Clinical Competence, Humans, Quality Control, Emergency Medicine education, Manikins, Patient Simulation, Problem-Based Learning methods
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In this 30-minute talk, the authors take an in-depth look at how to debrief high-fidelity case-based simulation sessions, including discussion on debriefing theory, goals, approaches, and structure, as well as ways to create a supportive and safe learning environment, resulting in successful small group learning and self-reflection. Emphasis is placed on the "debriefing with good judgment" approach. Video clips of sample debriefing attempts, highlighting the "dos and don'ts" of simulation debriefing, are included. The goal of this talk is to provide you with the necessary tools and information to develop a successful and effective debriefing approach. There is a bibliography and a quick reference guide in Data Supplements S1 and S2 (available as supporting information in the online version of this paper)., (© 2012 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.)
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- 2012
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7. Obesity hinders ultrasound visualization of the subclavian vein: implications for central venous access.
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McGrath TM, Farabaugh EA, Pickett MJ, Wagner DK, and Griswold-Theodorson S
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- Adult, Anatomic Landmarks, Body Mass Index, Clavicle anatomy & histology, Emergency Service, Hospital, Female, Humans, Male, Obesity complications, Odds Ratio, Philadelphia, Predictive Value of Tests, Catheterization, Central Venous, Obesity diagnostic imaging, Subclavian Vein diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonography, Interventional
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Purpose: International policy statements from the US and the UK recommend real-time ultrasound guidance (USG) for placement of central venous catheters (CVCs) to improve patient safety. The evidence to support USG for the internal jugular (IJ) route is unequivocal; however, there is conflicting data on the effectiveness of USG in visualization of the subclavian vein (SCV). This study sought to determine whether body mass index (BMI) or clavicle shape affected SCV visualization with USG., Methods: Forty-one emergency department patients were enrolled. Subject height and weight were recorded for BMI calculation. The clavicle shape was recorded as either flat or protuberant. USG was performed to identify the SCV vein in both the transverse and sagittal views. The ability to visualize the vein was rated on a three point rubric scale., Results: One subject had an underweight BMI, 18 a normal BMI, 12 an overweight BMI, and 10 an obese BMI. The improvement in the odds ratio (OR) of the ability to see the SCV in subjects with a normal compared to overweight/obese BMI was statistically significant (transverse view unadjusted OR=18.0 (95% CI 3.21-100.94), P=.001 and adjusted for a flat clavicle OR=10.54 (95% CI 1.41-78.37), P=.021)., Conclusions: Higher BMI and the presence of a flat clavicle limit the ability to visualize the SCV. These findings may help account for why USG for placement of SCV CVCs is less utilized. However, patients with a low/normal BMI and protuberant clavicle may benefit from USG when attempting SCV CVCs.
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- 2012
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8. Simulation center accreditation and programmatic benchmarks: a review for emergency medicine.
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Fernandez R, Wang E, Vozenilek JA, Hayden E, McLaughlin S, Godwin SA, Griswold-Theodorson S, Davenport M, and Gordon JA
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- Clinical Competence, Female, Humans, Male, Program Development, Program Evaluation, United States, Accreditation standards, Benchmarking methods, Computer Simulation, Education, Medical, Graduate organization & administration, Emergency Medicine education, Internship and Residency organization & administration, Models, Educational
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Simulation-based education has grown significantly over the past 10 years. As a result, more professional organizations are developing or implementing accreditation processes to help define minimum standards and best practices in simulation-based training. However, the benefits and potential pitfalls of sponsoring and implementing such programs have yet to be fully evaluated across specialties. The board of directors of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) requested an evaluation of the potential to create an emergency medicine (EM)-based Simulation Consultation and Accreditation Service. In response to this request, the Simulation Accreditation and Consultation Work Group, a subgroup of the Committee on Technology in Medical Education (now Simulation Academy), was created. The work group was charged with: 1) reviewing current benchmarks and standards set by existing simulation accreditation programs; 2) analyzing current EM simulation program structures, including leadership, administrative, and financial components; and 3) proposing a potential model for EM-based simulation accreditation. This article outlines currently existing and proposed accreditation models and identifies components that support best practices. It then goes on to describe three general programmatic models to better understand how simulation training can be operationalized in EM. Finally, the work group uses this collective information to propose how an accreditation process, in concert with the SAEM Simulation Consultation Service, can enhance and advance EM simulation training., (© 2010 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.)
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- 2010
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9. Subacute tension hemopneumothorax with novel electrocardiogram findings.
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Saks MA, Griswold-Theodorson S, Shinaishin F, and Demangone D
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This case report describes a patient with a subacute right-sided tension hemopneumothorax following an occult stab. The patient's electrocardiogram (ECG), performed as part of a standardized triage process, demonstrated significant abnormalities that misguided initial resuscitation, but resolved following evacuation of the tension hemopneumothorax. Tension pneumothorax is typically regarded as an immediately life-threatening condition that requires emergent management with needle or tube thoracostomy. However, we believe that subacute tension pneumothorax may be a rarely observed clinical phenomenon and may lead to unique ECG findings. We believe that the ECG changes we observed provided an early clue to the eventual diagnosis of a subacute tension pneumothorax and have not been previously described in this setting. .
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- 2010
10. Improving patient safety with ultrasonography guidance during internal jugular central venous catheter placement by novice practitioners.
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Griswold-Theodorson S, Hannan H, Handly N, Pugh B, Fojtik J, Saks M, Hamilton RJ, and Wagner D
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- Academic Medical Centers, Catheterization, Central Venous instrumentation, Clinical Competence, Cross-Over Studies, Education, Medical, Undergraduate, Humans, Prospective Studies, Students, Medical, Ultrasonography, Catheterization, Central Venous methods, Jugular Veins diagnostic imaging, Medical Errors prevention & control, Safety Management
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Introduction: This study compared ultrasonography-guided (USG) placement with anatomic placement during internal jugular (IJ) central venous catheter (CVC) insertion by novice practitioners using a simulation model., Methods: A prospective, randomized, crossover study of 28 fourth year medical students was conducted with institutional review board approval. Participants viewed an instructional material before participation, and supervision was standardized. Participants were randomly assigned to either USG or traditional landmark method first, and each group served as its own crossover comparison. Paired t tests and χ analysis were performed on matched-pair data., Results: Fifty-four percent of participants had at least one arterial stick without USG compared with 0% when using USG. Significant differences were shown in the USG versus no-USG groups in number of needle advances until successful cannulation of the vein: mean with USG = 1.5 advances (95% CI, 1.0-1.9), mean without USG = 10.4 advances (95% CI, 7.8-13), P < 0.001; time to successful cannulation: mean with USG = 58 seconds (95% CI, 48-72 seconds), mean without USG = 338 seconds (95% CI, 286-390 seconds), P < 0.001; and success rates: 100% with USG and 42.8% without USG (95% CI, 24.5%-61.1%). The number needed to treat to avoid an arterial stick by using USG during IJ insertion by novice practitioners is ∼2., Conclusions: The USG during IJ CVC placement by novice practitioners is essential to improve patient safety. If these data are extrapolated to impact on patient care, an arterial stick may be avoided in one of every two IJ CVCs placed by novice practitioners. The USG technology should be made available to novice practitioners needing to place CVCs.
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- 2009
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11. Teaching and assessing procedural skills using simulation: metrics and methodology.
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Lammers RL, Davenport M, Korley F, Griswold-Theodorson S, Fitch MT, Narang AT, Evans LV, Gross A, Rodriguez E, Dodge KL, Hamann CJ, and Robey WC 3rd
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- Emergency Medicine standards, Humans, Learning, Research Design, Task Performance and Analysis, Clinical Competence standards, Emergency Medicine education, Teaching methods
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Simulation allows educators to develop learner-focused training and outcomes-based assessments. However, the effectiveness and validity of simulation-based training in emergency medicine (EM) requires further investigation. Teaching and testing technical skills require methods and assessment instruments that are somewhat different than those used for cognitive or team skills. Drawing from work published by other medical disciplines as well as educational, behavioral, and human factors research, the authors developed six research themes: measurement of procedural skills; development of performance standards; assessment and validation of training methods, simulator models, and assessment tools; optimization of training methods; transfer of skills learned on simulator models to patients; and prevention of skill decay over time. The article reviews relevant and established educational research methodologies and identifies gaps in our knowledge of how physicians learn procedures. The authors present questions requiring further research that, once answered, will advance understanding of simulation-based procedural training and assessment in EM.
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- 2008
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12. Developing technical expertise in emergency medicine--the role of simulation in procedural skill acquisition.
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Wang EE, Quinones J, Fitch MT, Dooley-Hash S, Griswold-Theodorson S, Medzon R, Korley F, Laack T, Robinett A, and Clay L
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- Cardiac Pacing, Artificial, Catheterization, Central Venous, Delivery, Obstetric, Emergency Medical Services standards, Emergency Medicine standards, Humans, Laryngeal Muscles surgery, Manikins, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Spinal Puncture, Task Performance and Analysis, Thoracostomy, Clinical Competence standards, Emergency Medicine education, Teaching methods
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Developing technical expertise in medical procedures is an integral component of emergency medicine (EM) practice and training. This article is the work of an expert panel composed of members from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Interest Group, the SAEM Technology in Medical Education Committee, and opinions derived from the May 2008 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference, "The Science of Simulation in Healthcare." The writing group reviewed the simulation literature on procedures germane to EM training, virtual reality training, and instructional learning theory as it pertains to skill acquisition and procedural skills decay. The authors discuss the role of simulation in teaching technical expertise, identify training conditions that lead to effective learning, and provide recommendations for future foci of research.
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- 2008
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