TY - JOUR
T1 - Simulation education in anesthesia training
T2 - A case report of successful resuscitation of bupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest linked to recent simulation training
AU - Smith, Hugh M.
AU - Jacob, Adam K.
AU - Segura, Leal G.
AU - Dilger, John A.
AU - Torsher, Laurence C.
PY - 2008/5
Y1 - 2008/5
N2 - Simulation training is rapidly becoming an integral element of the education curriculum of anesthesia residency programs. We report a case of successful resuscitation of bupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest treated with IV lipid emulsion by providers who had recently participated in simulation training involving a scenario nearly identical to this case. Upon debriefing, it was determined that the previous training influenced execution of the following steps: rapid problem recognition, prompt initiation of specific therapy in the setting of supportive advanced cardiac life support measures, and coordinated team efforts. Although the true cause of efficient resuscitation and ultimate recovery cannot be proven, the efficiency of the resuscitation process, including timely administration of lipid emulsion, is evidence that simulation may be useful for training providers to manage rare emergencies.
AB - Simulation training is rapidly becoming an integral element of the education curriculum of anesthesia residency programs. We report a case of successful resuscitation of bupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest treated with IV lipid emulsion by providers who had recently participated in simulation training involving a scenario nearly identical to this case. Upon debriefing, it was determined that the previous training influenced execution of the following steps: rapid problem recognition, prompt initiation of specific therapy in the setting of supportive advanced cardiac life support measures, and coordinated team efforts. Although the true cause of efficient resuscitation and ultimate recovery cannot be proven, the efficiency of the resuscitation process, including timely administration of lipid emulsion, is evidence that simulation may be useful for training providers to manage rare emergencies.
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U2 - 10.1213/ane.0b013e31816b9478
DO - 10.1213/ane.0b013e31816b9478
M3 - Article
C2 - 18420882
AN - SCOPUS:42449091525
SN - 0003-2999
VL - 106
SP - 1581
EP - 1584
JO - Anesthesia and analgesia
JF - Anesthesia and analgesia
IS - 5
ER -