We had 22 faculty from Europe, North America, Australia, UAE, Africa, and India attend. This included speakers from NASA, The British Gymnastics team and the Resuscitation Council of the UK. We have 224 delegates and organised 12 workshops.
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Annual Neonatal Simulation & TEL Conference
“Simulating Together & Improving Outcomes’’
Organiser
Dr Ranjit Gunda
Consultant Neonatologist
Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth
Founding Member MPROvE Programme
Lead Wessex-Oxford Neonatal Education
Programme
Speakers
Dr Jonathan Cusack
Consultant Neonatologist, Lead Neonatal
Simulation Leicester UK
Dr Sarah Davidson
Consultant Neonatologist, Southampton UK
Dr Joe Fawke
Consultant Neonatologist, Lead Neonatal
Simulation Leicester UK
Dr Sijo Francis
Consultant Neonatologist St George’s NHS Trust
Professor David Gaba
Associate Dean for Immersive and Simulation-
based Learning and Director of the Center for
Immersive and Simulation based Learning
(CISL) at Stanford University School of Medicine
Professor Lou Halamek
Division of Neonatal and Developmental
Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Stanford
University
Director, Center for Advanced Pediatric and
Perinatal Education
Dr Hannah Shore
Consultant Neonatologist, Leeds University
Hospital Lead Paediatric Simulation Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dr Alok Sharma
Consultant Neonatologist Princess Anne
Hospital Southampton
Founding Member MPROvE Programme
Lead Wessex-Oxford Neonatal Education
Programme
Jens Christian-Schwindt
Consultant Neonatologist & Director Sim
Characters
June 8th & 9th 2017
Venue: Grand Harbor Hotel
West quay Road
Southampton UK
7. Annual Neonatal Simulation 6 TEL Conference
"Simulating Together 6 Improving Outcomes"
------September 26th and 27th 2D17-----
Venue: St Mary's Stadium, Southampton , UK
Distinguished Panel af Speakers
Dr Margarita Burmester
Consultant PICU
RoyalBramptonHarefield NHSTrust
Dr Sarah Davidson
Consultant Neonatologist.
Southampton UK
Dr Sijo Francis
Consultant Neonatologist.
St George's NHSTrust
Professor David Gaba
Associate Dean 6 Otrector of the Center
for lmmersive and Simulation based Learning
Stanford University School of Medicine
Professor Lou Halamek
Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine.
Stanford Director.Centre for
Advanced Paediatric and Perinatal Education
Dr Hannah Shore
Consultant Neanatologist.
Leeds University Hospital
Lead Paediatric Simulation Yorkshire
Kristian Thomas
British Olympic Gymnast
Dr Jonathan Cusack
Consultant Neonatologist.
Lead Neonatal Simulation Leicester UK
Dr Joe Fawke
ConsultantNeonatologist.
Lead NeonatalSimulation Leicester UK
Dr Sheyna Gifford
Health 6Safety Officer
NASA HISEAS Mars Simulation Mission
Professor Colin Morley
Honorary Lecturer. Department Dbs Gyn
University of Cambridge UK
Dr Jasim Shihab
SrClinical Fellow
London NTS 6 Royal London Hospital
Dr Jens Christian-Schwindt
Consultant Neonatologist 6 Director
Sim Characters
Dr Maria Tsakmakis
Consultant Neonatologist
Southmead Hospital Bristol
Dr Donna Windebank·Scott
Consultant Neonatologist Southampton
Dr Alok Sharma
Conference Chair & Lead
University Hospitals of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Dr Ranjit Kumar Gunda
Conference Treasurer
Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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Using Simulation Cost-
Effectively to Improve
Neonatal Outcomes
Dr Alok Sharma Consultant Neonatologist Southampton
Dr Ranjit Gunda Consultant Neonatologist Rainbow Hospital
Declaration
No conflicts of interest to declare with this presentation
All pictures & videos taken with parent and participant consent to share for
educational purposes
Background
No
equipment
No Team
No money
Phase 1-Initial Focus
Bi monthly workshops of getting used to
Simulaid Micropremmie task trainer
Focus on thermal care principles and
deliberate practice
Reinforcing elements like putting the hat
on, theatre temperature, maintaining
incubator temperature in transport
Scenario Bank
Theme based common conditions
Curriculum mapping
Task Trainers
Bank of 10 common scenarios
Initial Challenges
How do we make this multidisciplinary?
How do we run simulation with our nurse colleagues?
Faculty development
Funding for manikins
A designated area
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Simulation
• Neonatal transport
Nurses
• Grid Trainees
• Senior Paediatric
Trainees
• Themed sessions
• Every 3 months
• Full Day
• Multidisciplinary
• Grid Trainees
• Senior Paediatric
Trainees
• Neonatal nurses
• ST1-8
• Band 5/6 Nurses
Southampton
Neonatal
Simulation
Neonatal Ethics
and Difficult
Situations
Simulated
Neonatal
Airway
Neonatal
Transport
Simulation
Wessex-Oxford
Neonatal
Education
Programme
Hypothermia in
Neonates<32 weeks
1 in 4 babies born hypothermic in the UK IN 2015
For neonates under 32 weeks the incidence of
mild hypothermia is 28% and significant
hypothermia is 9%
In 2010 in PAH 33% of babies less than 32 weeks
had mild hypothermia and 14% had significant
hypothermia
Focus on theatre temperatures and management
of prematurity.
We were already using plastic bags
Simulating Preterm Birth
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Relation of multidisciplinary simulation to
improved outcomes
Temp/Yea
r
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
<36.5 32.8% 24.6% 16.9% 15.8% 10.4% 8% 17.5%
<36 12.5% 6.1% 1.8% 1.5% 2% 0% 1.7%
<35.5 3.1% 3.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lowest 34.4C 35C 35.7C 35.9C 35.9C 36.1C 35.9C
Babies 64 65 53 63 48 53 57
Simulation No Sim
Pilot 2010
Medical
Sim
Medical
Sim
Multidiscip
Sim
Multidiscipl
Sim
Multidiscipl
Sim
Multidiscipl
Sim
Point of Care Simulation &
Latent Threat
Point of Care
Simulation
Neonatal
Simulation Suite
Cascading Risk Through Simulation
Neonatal
Airway
Central Line
Extravasation
Medication
Error
CDH
Management
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Effectiveness
Cost Benefits
Cost-Analysis Programme Delivery
2 consultants and 2 nurses delivered 1 whole day of
simulation per month for 12 months
Participants 15 nurses each session and 5 trainees from
the floor
Faculty development programme
Add on to that manikin costs and maintenance
50,000 pounds an year to run a proper neonatal
simulation programme
Cost vs Benefits
The NHS litigation authority for England reviews approximately 10
neonatal claims per year amounting to £127, 975 (£600 – £3,044,943)
per case.
NHS lawyers have set aside £235.4m to settle 60 claims over 10 years in
which babies allegedly suffered brain damage because of neonatal
hypoxia-ischaemia and hypoglycaemia.
Cost of care to an extreme preterm averages out 3500-150000/episode
The total cost of preterm birth to the public sector was estimated to be
2.946 billion pounds
The largest contribution to the economic implications of preterm birth
are hospital inpatient costs after birth, which are responsible for 92.0%
of the incremental costs per preterm survivor.
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The Intersection of Ethics, Education,
and Simulation: Exploring Difficult
Issues
Aaron W. Calhoun, MD, Assoc Professor, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
and Director, SPARC Program, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Chair, SSIH Research Committee, Associate Editor, Simulation in Healthcare
Dr. Aaron Calhoun & I share an interest in these issues,
sparked in part by his paper & several editorials published by
the journal Simulation in Healthcare
We have now presented together on this topic & written
several papers together
He recently spoke at Stanford and some of his slides on our
topics of joint interest were better than mine & I have his
permission to use / adapt some of them!
Simulated Death:
A Complex Topic
• Many papers about this topic; several reviews,
several empirical studies. Almost all the studies
are about resuscitation simulations [N.B. often
"code blue" teams]
• Some suggest teaching "value" to having
mannequin die; others suggest none, or
negative value
• Many complex issues not (yet) addressed by
studies at all, or else glossed over
?
Different Types of "Patient
Death" Within Simulations
• Leighton’s Taxonomy is useful
– [Collectively] Expected Death - Both facilitators
and learners are aware the mannequin will die
– [Participant] Unexpected Death - Facilitators plan
it & know but learners do not
– Death due to Action or Inaction - Completely
unplanned. Facilitators decide to let mannequin die
based on learner actions
Leighton K: Death of a simulator.
Clinical Simulation in Nursing 2009;5(2):e59-62
Simulated Death: The"Be Careful" View
{Largely shared by Aaron & me}
• First, Do No Harm: Using Simulated Patient
Death to Enhance Learning Bruppacher HR, et al,
2011 Med Educ 45: 317-318
– Letter to Editor re: study; concerned that comments
referring blame for “death” to physicians indicated
erosion of collaborative environment
– Simulated death often not grounded in sound ethical
principles that promote non-punitive educational
cultures and inter-professional collaboration,
suggested simulated death should only occur as an
explicit part of the learning goals {pre-disclosed or not}
Death "Patient" in Simulation:
Contributing Factors
• Effect of stress on learning
• Effect of fidelity on learning
• Effect of fidelity on future expectations
• Role of learner level of experience and type of
practice
• Role of learner's prior personal experience
• Etc.
Effect on Future
Expectations
• In practice, our actions (even when
technically correct) do not always
result in survival & vice versa
• Does a 1:1 correlation between
student actions and survival give
a false impression to students?
• Does a 1:1 correlation augment
future psychological stress by
causing learners to invariably
equate death with failure?
Lizotte MH. Trainee Perspectives
on Manikin Death During Mock
Codes. Pediatrics.
2015;136(1):e93-e98
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Introducing & Sustaining Neonatal Simulation
Programmes
Barriers to Uptake & Faculty Development
Dr. Joe Fawke
Introducing & Sustaining Neonatal Simulation
Programmes
Barriers to Uptake & Faculty Development
Dr. Joe Fawke
Introducing
• On unit vs. simulation centre
• Programme structure – frequency
• Session structure
• Faculty / session
• Candidates / session
• Time
• Session
• Set up
• Pack down
People &
Time
Introducing
• Advertise on your unit
• Ground rules - confidentiality
• Clarify expectations
• Assessment?
• Integration with CPD / revalidation
• Performance management
• Background programme
maintenance & organisation
• Don’t promise the world
Expectations
& Consistent
Approach
Sustainability
• Sign up – volunteering vs. allocating
• Who will cover the clinical work?
• Contingency plans for emergencies
• Contingency plans for busy days
• everyday is a busy day
• Rewards for participation
• What happens if you don’t engage?
Barriers - candidates
Fear of
looking silly
Worried
about
assessment
The
unknown
Loss of face
Credibility
Don’t like
simulation Feel on show
Don’t like
the
instructor
Unsupportive
colleagues /
managers
Too tired
Worried about who
else has signed up
Unsure about
the equipment
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Barriers - faculty
Time, Training &
Recent Experience
Forgotten
how the kit
works
Ages since I
debriefed
Which
scenario?
Loss of face
Credibility
Don’t like
simulation
Difficult
candidates
Availability
Available space
Unsupportive
colleagues /
managers
Time
Faculty
Development
Time, Training
& Recent
Experience
Who?
Faculty
Nurses
Doctors
ANNPs
AHPs
Candidates
ANNPs
Nurses
AHPs
Doctors
• Who can debrief who?
• What problems do you envisage?
• Are there any credibility issues?
• How important is seniority?
• Do they have the same faculty
development needs?
Relevant faculty experience
Resuscitation
Courses
Task
Training
Undergraduate
simulation
Medical /
nursing
People
Management
Previous
experience
Relevant faculty experience
Resuscitation
Courses
Task
Training
Undergraduate
simulation
Medical /
nursing
Faculty Training & Development
Previous
experience
Training
Course
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Initial training / faculty development Initial training / faculty development
Day 1 Day 2
Simulators in Education -background
education theory
Running a multidisciplinary training
program on your unit
Practical aspects- planning a ‘Point of
Care’ session
Styles of debriefing for experienced
staff- Advocacy
Enquiry and narrative feedback
Scenario design
Designing a scenario in 2
groups
Practice debriefing real examples
‘Keeping it real’- setting the scene Putting it all together: set up and
deliver yesterdays scenario to the
other team with a short debrief
session
Programming & getting your manikin
to do what you want it to
Does a simulation Instructor Course work?
All scores out of 5; 1=bad, 5=good Score (content / delivery)
Simulators in Education -background education theory 4.8 4.8
Practical aspects- planning a ‘Point of Care’ session 4.8 4.8
Scenario Design 4.8 4.8
Designing a scenario in 2 groups 4.8 4.8
‘Keeping it real’- setting the scene 4.8 4.8
Programming & getting your manikin to do what you
want it to
4.8 4.8
Running a multidisciplinary training program on your unit 4.8 4.8
Debriefing 4.7 4.8
Practice debriefing real examples 4.9 4.9
Set up, delivery, debriefing & candidate experience 4.8
Overall 4.9
Average sessions scores from 300 instructor course candidates
“Any way as along as it is my way”
• Consistency vs. variety
• If you are there all the time every session is more likely to run as you
want it to
• You can’t be there all the time
• (& you make the assumption they are better when you are there……)
• Should all the faculty run & debrief sessions the same way
• Pros & cons
Faculty engagement
• Analogous to trainee volunteering vs. allocating
• Sustainability & shared workload balanced against more diverse
approaches
• Only those who have been on the course
• ‘Wise’ colleagues
Faculty engagement
Previous
experience
Course Simulation simulation
Instructor
Course
In house
programme
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Faculty maintenance
• Ongoing training / exposure
• Familiarity with equipment / computers
• New topics / simulations
• Organisational components (shared drives for simulation)
• Faculty meetings to discuss programme
• Sharing of debriefing experiences – within confidential framework
Updates – who & how?
Previous
experience Course Simulation simulation
Instructor
Course
Instructor
Update
Course
In house
programme
Update Courses – what to include?
• In house / generic update course?
• Practicalities of running simulations – troubleshooting
• Scenario reviews
• Draw on experiences
• Set up issues
• In simulation issues
• Debriefing issues
• Distilling learning points / feedback
• Programme logistics
Faculty Development in National Courses
Previous
experience
NLS Course GIC NLS IP NLS NLS
Instructor
Potential
Identified
Instructor Update
Days & Bulletins
Regular
instructing
Instructor
Course
Certified NLS Instructor
Faculty Development in National Courses
Previous
experien
ce
NLS
Cours
e
GIC
NLS
IP
NLS NLS
Does it work?
Is a national course model relevant to neonatal high
fidelity simulation programmes?
National Resuscitation Course High Fidelity Simulation Course
Less focus on human factors More focus on human factors
More didactic Less didactic
Larger target audience Small, selected target audience
More instructors Fewer instructors
Simpler debriefs More complex debriefs
Advanced Resuscitation of the Newborn Infant course
ARNI Course
More focus on human factors
Less didactic
Small, selected target audience
High instructors to candidate ratio
More complex debriefs
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ARNI course components
Lectures
Early
assessment
&
management
Human
factors
Skill
stations
Mask leak
Advanced
airway
Workshops
Communication
Chest drains
Simulations
Cooling
All
scenarios
16 candidates
High instructor to candidate
ratio
More in depth debriefing
Innovative mixed mode
assessment
Continuous
Criterion based
ARNI Evaluation Pre
course
Post
course
P
Technical
Face mask ventilation 77 94 <0.01
Intubation 77 87 <0.05
Difficult airway management 61 89 <0.05
Chest drain insertion 67 93 <0.01
Non-technical
Communication with parents regarding
resuscitation
66 87 <0.05
Confidence in ability to communicatewell with
team during resuscitation
75 90 <0.05
Overall confidence in ability to take a role in a
resuscitation
83 93 <0.05
Confidence in ability to lead a resuscitation 81 92 <0.05
ARNI Simulation Evaluation Pre
course
Post
course
P
Initial management of congenital diaphragmatic
hernia
68 90 <0.001
Initial management of a preterm baby 87 92 <0.05
Initial management of a baby with suspected
cyanotic heart disease
75 92 <0.001
Managing a sick postnatal ward baby 79 92 <0.01
Initial management of baby with suspected NEC 80 90 <0.01
Managing a pneumothorax 78 91 <0.05
Managing airway obstruction 69 87 <0.01
Managing post resuscitation care 77 94 <0.001
Quality Control
• How do keep your simulation programme high quality?
• Practicalities
• Time / people pressures can lead to cut corners
• What to do when the ‘quality’ is not there
• “I’ve done the nurses”
• Informal feedback that makes you cringe
(are you right though? – sim feedback tends to be positive)
Debriefing pitfalls for faculty
• Judgement (Judgemental)
• Do faculty understand & demonstrate the difference
• Too much talking
• Tall poppy
• Overly negative debriefing
• Power trips
Assessment & Quality Control
• Of trainees – changes your programme, validated tools?
• Of faculty?
• DASH (Harvard) - debriefing assessment of simulation in Healthcare
https://harvardmedsim.org/debriefing-assessment-for-simulation-in-healthcare-dash/
• trained raters to rate instructors
• students to rate their instructors
• instructors to rate themselves
• OSAD (Imperial) The Observational Structured Assessment of Debriefing
tool
https://www1.imperial.ac.uk/resources/CFE7DECB-8FE7-437C-8DAA-6AB6C5958D66/debriefingosadtool.pdf
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Application of faculty skills
• Application of faculty skills to real world situation debriefing
• Deferred, planned
• After action debrief
Summary
• Introducing a simulation programme,
• Candidate & Faculty barriers
• Sustainability
• A structured approach to faculty development may help
• Initial Course
• Experiential Learning
• Team meetings
• Programme planning with simulation faculty – increases ownership & buy in
• How do you quality control your programme?
Thank-you for Listening
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The use of technology enhanced
learning to deliver high quality
neonatal care
Jonathan Cusack
Leicester Neonatal Simulation Team
Outline
• Using simulation to work out what to change
• Using simulation to implement change
• Integrating quality improvement into your
simulation program
• Does it work? -measuring outcomes
Quality in Healthcare
• Sometimes difficult to define
• Links with risk management: responding to
incidents and learning from mistakes
• Latent threats to patient safety: examples
• Simulation is a technology to allow debriefing:
should not be used in isolation
Quality Improvement Cycle
Plan
Do
Study
Act
Quality Improvement Cycle
Plan
Do
Study
Act
Where does
simulation fit
in?
Planning
• Themes emerging from your units governance
• Recurrent issues in your simulation program
• Implementing best practice from research
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Using simulation to implement change
• Testing what works and what doesn’t
• Deliberate practice
• Research example
• Lessons from other industries: tools,
equipment, check lists
Example: intubation medication
• Example: Resuscitation equipment
Integrating QI with your training program
• Themes for training
• Other forms of technology to improve quality
• Task training: mask leak
difficult airway
Audio prompt
CPR depth
Integrating simulation techniques with
clinical working
• After Action Review
Integrating simulation techniques with
clinical working
• Deliberate practice
EXIT procedure
Complex resuscitation
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Does it work?
yes
Evidence
• Decreased HIE rates
• Decreased birth trauma /Erbs palsy
• Decreased time from decision to delivery
• Areas that are process driven
• Integrating with large scale changes
What would work in neonatal
medicine?
• Using simulation programs to investigate what
actually works in situ
• Increased use of check lists- evidence based
• Using debriefing techniques after real
resuscitations to identify areas to improve
• Better use of deliberate practice
• Mannequins and devices that reliably measure
performance
• Integrating with larger scale change
39. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
H.M.Durga Herath
Job Title
Speciality doctor
( Paediatrics/Neonates)
Institution
This project was done in District General
Hospital, Hambanthota, Sri Lanka
Current employment - Lincoln County
Hospital
Email durgaherath@gmail.com
Specialty
( Paediatrics/Neonates)
Mobile
Contact Address:
16, Greenway, Lincoln, LN22YA
Submission for: Both (delete as appropriate)
Title: Effective implementation of a protocol on initial stabilization of preterm neonates delivered at less than 32
weeks gestation through a simulation programme in a District General Hospital in Sri Lanka
Author(s): H M D Herath, S Somarathna, D S Rajapaksha, P Dissanayaka, G W C Malkanthi, W G Ruwan Kumara
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background: Effective initial stabilization of preterm neonates in the initial 60 minutes of life (termed neonatal
golden hour) helps minimize a number of complications and lead to improved prognosis. Effective resuscitation,
respiratory support, maintaining normal temperature ,blood sugar, timely parenteral nutrition, timely treatment of
sepsis and a completed admission within 60 minutes of delivery are identified as key components of the golden
hour. High intensity and multitude of interventions necessary and diversity of skills of staff involved make it a
challenging task. A protocol specifies the essential steps of the golden hour. Simulation-based learning to practise
the protocol helps to create a cohesive team.
Objectives: To evaluate effective implementation of a protocol on initial stabilization of preterm neonates less than
32 weeks gestation through a simulation programme.
Study design: Prospective study
Method: A protocol on early stabilization preterm neonates was introduced to neonatal staff via scenario teaching
comprising of a simulation followed by debriefing session for each staff member. The extent to which the key
components of neonatal golden hour achieved before and after implementation of the protocol were assessed using
a checklist.
Results: In the post-protocol group a significant increase was seen in the number of infants resuscitated with
optimal preparation (p<0.05), infants received glucose infusion and antibiotics (p<0.01), infants with blood sugar
above 2.6mmol/l (p<0.05) and infants with completed admission within 1 hour (p<0.01).A significant difference in
adherence to thermo-protective measures during stabilization (p<0.01) and admission temperature above 36.50C
(p<0.01) were seen.Conclusions: Implementation of a protocol on golden hour through a simulation programme
can significantly improve stabilization of preterm neonates.
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National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name Brennan Vail Job Title
Current: Medical Student; At Time of
Conference: Pediatric Resident
Institution University of California, San Francisco Email Brennan.Vail@ucsf.edu
Specialty Pediatrics Mobile
Contact Address: 3474 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Submission for: Podium and Poster
Title: Simulation as a Tool for Improving the Quality of Neonatal Resuscitation Skills in Bihar, India
Author(s): Brennan Vail, Melissa Morgan, Amelia Christmas, Hilary Spindler, Aritra Das, Sunil Sonthalia,
Pushpalata Sharma, Megha Joshi, Dilys Walker
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background
Fourteen percent of global neonatal deaths and half of those in India occur in four Indian states, one of which is
Bihar. Birth asphyxia causes one-third of neonatal deaths in Bihar. Little is known about the impact of simulation
training on the quality of neonatal resuscitations (NR) in primary health centers (PHCs) in low-resource settings.
Methods
This analysis assessed the impact of simulation training, developed by PRONTO International and implemented
within CARE India’s AMANAT program, on quality of nurse-midwives’ NR skills in simulated and live
resuscitations. NR simulations were conducted and video-recorded at 160 PHCs across Bihar over 8 months.
Mid- and post-training assessment videos were coded for clinical quality indicators. Trainees’ performance in live
deliveries was documented by simulation facilitators using a phone application.
Results
In total, 226 matched simulation videos were evaluated. From mid- to post-training, proper neck extension,
positive pressure ventilation (PPV) with chest rise, and assessment of heart rate increased by 14%, 19%, and
12% respectively (all p≤0.01). No significant difference was noted in stimulation, suction, proper PPV rate, or time
to completion of key NR steps. In 252 live, non-vigorous deliveries, identification of asphyxia, use of suction, and
use of PPV increased by 22%, 24%, and 26% respectively (all p<0.01) between weeks 1-4 and 5-8 of training.
Conclusion
PRONTO training, as part of the AMANAT intervention, had a positive impact on key NR skills in simulated and
live resuscitations across Bihar. Simulation training is a promising tool for improving NR skills in resource-limited
settings.
41. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Elbaba M.A.
Job Title Co-chair of pediatric simulation HGH
Institution
Hamad Medical Corporation
Email mostafaelbaba@hotmail.com
Specialty
Pediatrician and simulation educator
Mobile
Contact Address:
Title: Need makes innovation: The MPS Solutions
Author(s): Elbaba M.A., Bayoumi M.A.
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background
A collaborative work amongst three simulation specialists built a mobile pediatric simulation team named MPS
in 2016. We have our own equipment including many manikins of medium fidelity. We also have our SPs and
few task trainers. Due to the nature of the MPS which is "mobile", we used to move from our base in Qatar to
other countries overseas to conduct our pediatric simulation events. The team faced many challenges because
of the mobile nature of simulation to be delivered One of the major challenges is the task trainers; we need to
ship or travel with many strange pieces of equipment in the flights.
Method
To overcome the difficulty of transporting many task trainers required for psychomotor skills and for
interventions in simulated practice, MPS has invented four commonly required task trainers in pediatric
practice from very basic materials but with high fidelity. These hand-made part task trainers are: Lumbar
puncture, chest tube insertion, peripheral IV cannulation and umbilical catheterization for the newborn.
Outcome
The learners attending our workshops used the newly created task trainers and enjoyed and engaged better
during those simulation experiences. The sense of realism which reflects the high-fidelity nature of the models,
was achieved as learners mentioned this in their feedback. MPS successfully demonstrated the integration of
high fidelity with low technology resources.
Conclusion
The author will demonstrate and share the newly innovated task-trainers with the audience. MPS believes that
creativity is an essential requirement for any simulation specialist or educator.
42. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Kathryn Colacchio
Job Title MD
Institution New Hanover Regional Medical
Center/Coastal Carolina Neonatology
Email kathryn.colacchio@ccneo.net
Specialty Neonatology Mobile
Contact Address: 2131 S. 17th
Street, Wilmington NC 28401
Submission for: Poster or Podium
Title: Neonatal Education with Simulation Training
Author(s): Dr. Kathryn Colacchio MD, Sheila Deitz NNP, Dr. Fernando Moya MD, Deborah Stokes RN, MSN
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background: When newborns with problems are born unexpectedly in community hospitals, delivery room
personnel can significantly impact morbidity and mortality as initial interventions can result in injury,
developmental delays and even death. In 2014, infant mortality rates in two southeastern NC counties were more
than double the state’s overall rate. We travelled to small hospitals in a mobile simulation lab to provide
opportunities to practice resuscitation, stabilization and teamwork with the goal of increasing caregiver confidence
during the “golden hour” (the first hour after birth).
Methods: Led by a neonatologist, the multidisciplinary team facilitated common high risk scenarios (e.g.
meconium aspiration, extremely premature infant) in three pilot hospitals with Level 1 nurseries. Nurses,
respiratory therapists and physicians were invited to participate in situ allowing for identification and remediation
of latent safety hazards. Using evidence-based recommendations from the Neonatal Resuscitation Program,
S.T.A.B.L.E and TEAMSTEPPS curriculums, debriefs focused on standards of care and teamwork optimization. A
pre and post survey was distributed to assess confidence levels.
Results: Participants demonstrated an improvement of confidence in maintaining golden hour measures
including temperature control (2.7 out of 5 vs. 4.7 out of 5) and oxygenation levels (3 out of 5 vs. 4.2 out of 5) in
the extremely premature infant.
Conclusions: Our goal was to improve the stabilization of the critically ill newborn by educating staff members
about best practices and identifying latent safety hazards. Participants demonstrated a self-reported
improvement on the confidence surveys. Anecdotally it has been a positive experience for all staff involved.
43. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Name
Sarah Ball
Job Title Clinical Educator
Institution
Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Email sarahl@seha.ae
Specialty
Neonatology
Mobile
Contact Address:
Education & Simulation Department – Corniche Hospital – Abu Dhabi – 3788 – United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Submission for: Podium / Poster / Both (delete as appropriate)
Title: ‘Transforming neonatal resuscitation training to improve neonatal clinical outcome’
Author(s): Mrs Sarah Ball MSc Education, CHSE, BSc(Hons), RN(Child)
Abstract:
Background:
• Corniche Hospital is the UAEs largest high-risk maternity facility, with 64 cots Level III Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit. With 7,000 deliveries per year it is imperative that healthcare providers can deliver effective
neonatal resuscitation. It is well documented that reflective multidisciplinary (MDT) simulation team
training improves clinical outcome. In 2014 we commenced our journey away from traditional teaching
methodologies towards an immersive simulation training model.
Methodology:
• RADAR, SMART, fish bone analysis, prioritization matrix, SWOT & literature review.
• Faculty attended CAPE in Stanford, USA and became Certified Healthcare Simulation Educators
(CHSE).
• Transformed and adapted the Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP).
• Formed the Neonatal Foundation Life Support Programme (NFLS): Development of a community
programme, accredited by the Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) utilising hybrid in-situ simulation.
• Constructed the first bespoke neonatal and obstetric simulation centre under SEHA Abu Dhabi opened,
2015.
Results:
• Base line results from 2014 showed sub-optimum clinical outcome from neonatal resuscitation drills at
52%. With the transformation in neonatal resuscitation simulation training the clinical outcome from
neonatal resuscitation drills improved to 91%. Improvements in neonatal clinical outcome have also been
seen in the reduction of term admission rates to the NICU to 24.75% (below England and Wales) and
reduced rates of HIE admissions to the NICU to 0.20%.
Conclusions:
• Transforming our neonatal resuscitation training into an immersive simulation experience has resulted in
improved neonatal clinical outcome.
Key messages:
• Simulation can improve neonatal clinical outcome, patient safety and staff engagement.
44. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Sara Phillips and Samantha Fleming
Job Title
Practice Educator Midwife
Practice Development Midwife
Institution
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Email Sara.phillips@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Specialty
Midwifery
Mobile
Contact Address: Craven Road Maternity Unit
Submission for: Podium/ Poster / Both (delete as appropriate)
Title: Pre Hospital Neonatal and Obstetric Emergencies in the Home (PHONE) 999
Author(s): Samantha Fleming (Practice Development Midwife), Katherine Simpson (Clinical Skills Midwife),
Darren Best (Education manager South Central Ambulance), Sara Phillips (Practice Educator Midwife), Hazel
Inkster (Practice Educator Midwife), Nicola Pritchard (Neonatal Consultant) and Sunetra Sengupta (Obstetric
Consultant)
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background: The need for combined community midwife and paramedic training became apparent following a
number of investigations following incidents of both obstetric and neonatal emergencies at home. Re-occurring
themes were identified including poor team work and communication due to a lack of understanding of each
other’s roles, responsibilities, skills and limitations. There was a lack of knowledge and confidence in both
professions regarding obstetric and neonatal emergencies in the home and how to safely and effectively continue
neonatal resuscitation in the ambulance.
Methods: To improve team performance and neonatal outcomes South Central Ambulance Service and the
practice development team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital worked together to develop the PHONE 999 study
day which is multi-professional training for community midwives, paramedics, maternity and emergency support
workers. The study day is a combination of lectures and low and high fidelity pre hospital simulations.
Conclusion: Candidates rated their knowledge and confidence on managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies
in Pre-hospital settings using a scale of 1 – 5 pre-and post courses. On average the knowledge and confidence of
community midwives increased by 31.4% and paramedics by 51.7%. The feedback received has all been
positive using words such as “invaluable, excellent, innovative and practical”.
Results: We have reviewed notes and seen evidence of good clinical decision making, management of
emergencies and effective communication between midwives and paramedics. As part of the project a training
DVD was produced to demonstrate safe and effective management of on-going neonatal resuscitation in the
home and during ambulance transfer to hospital.
45. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name Alison Michaels Job Title Education Coordinator – Simulation
Institution
Mater Education; Mater Misericordiae
Limited
Email alison.michaels@mater.org.au
Specialty
Neonatal Critical Care and Simulation
Education
Mobile
Contact Address: Level 4, Duncombe Building
Raymond Terrace
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4101
Submission for: Both
Title: Taking simulation into the NCCU and beyond: working together to innovate and improve neonatal care
Author(s): Alison Michaels and Richard Mausling
Abstract:
Background: The Neonatal Point Of Care (POC) Simulation program adopts a multifaceted interprofessional
approach to address clinical, leadership, teamwork and process issues when caring for the deteriorating neonate.
This program aims to scaffold concepts learnt through simulation training offered in Mater Education Practice
Improvement Centre (MEPIC) and embed these in environments where clinicians would perform neonatal
resuscitation events
.
Method: Twenty neonatal POC simulations were held across a nine month period. Scenarios were developed to
encompass the most common situations requiring neonatal resuscitation. These sessions were delivered as short
announced simulation events with a structured debrief to follow. The commencement of this program involved a
unique strategic team approach with both medical and nursing co-faculty.
Results: Significant adaptations were applied throughout the journey of embedding this program. The
interprofessional team engaged in working together to improve and innovate, with this resulting in enhanced
engagement staff throughout the neonatal service. Preliminary data demonstrates increased clinician confidence
across non-technical skills required to resuscitate a deteriorating neonate. Furthermore, a number of process and
systems issues were identified and improved as a result of allowing the review of processes involved in POC
simulations that were undertaken.
Conclusions: Successfully embedding the program into the clinical area saw improved engagement in simulation-
based education. This program has allowed participants to identify process and communication issues inherent in
the clinical environment and has energised these participants with the ability to be innovative in improving
processes and communication to ensure the provision of low variability patient care.
46. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
T Pillay
Job Title Consultant Neonatologist
Institution
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Email tilly.pillay@nhs.net
Specialty
Neonatology
Mobile
Contact Address:
c/o Neonatal Unit, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Submission for: Podium/poster
Title: Supporting Care of the Sick Neonate: Networking individuals and fostering inter-unit rapport through shared
learning using mixed LNU/SCBU/NICU teams
Author(s): Pillay T, Clarke L, Cookson J, Rasiah, V for the SSN Faculty Staffordshire, Shropshire & Black
Country (SSBC) and Southern West Midlands (SWM) Neonatal Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs)
Abstract:
Introduction: A bi-network initiative aimed at optimising support for sick neonates especially where care is
shared between LNU/NICU/SCBU teams was developed: its objective to facilitate engagement using small group,
confidential, and shared-experience learning. This educational contract focussed on networking individuals from
different neonatal units, fostering inter-unit rapport, providing consultant decision making support, and
management of teams in complex clinical situations.
Methods: High and low fidelity simulations, together with workshops and augmented by 20 minutes reflective time
post-scenario-debrief were conducted, to promote networking, sharing of experiences, and facilitate bi-directional
learning and rapport. This was supported by a multidisciplinary faculty of 24. At the end of each course an evaluation
form was completed by candidates; these outcomes are reported.
Results: Between October 2015-January 2017, 81 team members from 9 neonatal units participated in the
course. This included 37 consultants (4 NICU, 18 LNU,15 SCBU), 17 neonatal nurses, 19 trainees, and 8 ANNPs.
The course was rated as highly relevant with high quality materials supporting LNU/SCBU/NICU teams. Inter-
team engagement was supported: 76% did not mind not knowing all the members of their simulation scenarios;
64% had no objections to this not being point-of-care; 18% had no opinion on this. Candidates found the course
valuable and re-enforced their own leadership, communication and team building skills, strengthening inter/intra-
unit rapport. They supported continued professional development in this format.
Conclusion: This shared care learning, through networking individuals from different neonatal teams has proved
a useful adjunct facilitating inter-unit-engagement within our SSBC and SWM Neonatal ODNs.
47. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Dr Pinki Surana
Job Title Neonatal Consultant
Institution
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Email
suranapinki@yahoo.co.uk
Specialty
Neonatal Medicine
Mobile
Contact Address: Bordesley Green East, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham B9 5SS
Submission for: Podium/ Poster / Both (delete as appropriate)
Title: Learning from in-situ Neonatal Simulation: 3 Years of Participants’ Feedback
Author(s): Dr Kylee Walker, Tracey Clohessy, Janice Duckett, Dr Victoria Fradd, Dr Imogen Storey, Dr Pinki
Surana
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background: In-situ simulation in intensive care setting prepares professionals for challenging scenarios in a
safe environment. Deliberate practice in a time-pressured, task-heavy clinical environment is realistic, helping
with technical and cognitive skills alongside recognition of human factors.
Method: A high-fidelity, in-situ simulation training was established in a tertiary neonatal unit in December 2013
with fortnightly sessions. We collected structured participants’ feedback on the quality of debriefing, their self-
confidence before and after each session and whether the simulation was realistic, relevant to their training and
would change their practice. Participants were also asked to provide two “learning points” and suggest areas for
programme improvement. Feedback from 59 sessions covering 16 different clinical scenarios from December
2013 to October 2016 was analysed.
Results: Of the 292 feedback forms reviewed, majority of the participants reported the simulation was highly
relevant to their training and would change their practice. The debrief quality was rated highly. There was notable
improvement in reported self-confidence after the session. 39% of the learning points related to clinical
management, 38% to human factors and 24% to clinical skills. Human factors which featured highly were
communication, leadership and anticipation or planning. Suggested improvements were to create a more
believable environment and more frequent sessions.
Conclusion: In–situ neonatal simulation training is highly valued by both doctors and nurses and improves their
reported confidence – more than a third of reported learning related to human factors. Given the human factors
contribution to clinical incidents, this would be expected to improve patient safety.
48. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Dr Felicity Brokke
Job Title Neonatal Consultant
Institution
Medway Maritime Hospital
Email felicitybrokke@yahoo.co.uk
Specialty
Neonates
Mobile
Contact Address:
Submission for: Poster
Title: Quality Improvement of Peak Inspiratory and End Expiratory Pressure Settings during Infant Resuscitation
at Birth.
Author(s): Felicity Brokke, Amy Skinner, Victoria Lander, Alison Clark and Ghada Ramadan
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Aims:
In-situ simulation training indicated the need for accurate setup of peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) and positive
end expiratory pressure (PEEP) prior to newborn resuscitation. Our project aimed to improve the quality of team
learning from latent inaccuracies in PIP and PEEP settings, to reduce harm and improve outcomes for newborn
infants through a series of targeted interventions.
Methods:
During 2016, we undertook a quality improvement project to measure baseline set-up of resuscitaires in the
delivery suite. The first PDSA (plan do study act) cycle was performed through a prospective daily check of all
resuscitaires (n=12) PIP and PEEP settings over a one-week period. When issues were identified, an “on the
spot” one to one training of midwifery staff was performed. During the second PDSA cycle we introduced
“resuscitaire flashcards” to be used as an aid memoire for the daily safety checklist.
Results:
During the first PDSA cycle, 10% of resuscitaires PIP was high (>30 cm H2O) and PEEP was set incorrectly in
48%. Inaccuracies in PEEP were either too high flow settings (>5 cm H2O) in 22% of cases or too low flow
settings (<5 cm H2O) in 26%. Following the interventions, 100% of PIP was correctly set and only 11% of PEEP
was inaccurate. Overall, this quality improvement programme led to 76% improvement in performance.
Conclusion:
Targeted quality improvement interventions through simulation have improved PIP and PEEP resuscitaires
settings. This led to a reduction in latent errors and improved care given to newborns requiring resuscitation at
birth.
49. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Alana Barbato, MD
Job Title Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellow
Institution
Indiana University School of Medicine
Email albarbat@iupui.edu
Specialty
Neonatology
Mobile
Contact Address:
699 Riley Hospital Dr. RR 203 Indianapolis, IN 46202
Title: The Use of Simulation Education to Promote Delivery Room Euthermia in Preterm Infants
Author(s): Alana Barbato, Elizabeth Wetzel, Lisa Mayer, Bobbi J. Byrne
Abstract:
Background:
Thin skin, decreased brown fat and increased surface area to mass predispose preterm infants to heat loss in the
delivery room. Hypothermia leads to cardiorespiratory compromise, hypoglycaemia, and increased long term
morbidities and mortality. Preterm infants born in community hospitals versus tertiary centers also have
increased morbidities and mortality.
Methods:
To improve admission temperatures and outcomes, the Indiana University Neonatal Outreach Simulation team
provided education on preterm infant delivery room management at 25 community hospitals in the state of
Indiana, USA. 471 providers completed pre and post-tests on cognitive knowledge and participated in
standardized simulated scenarios with team scoring. After structured debriefing participants repeated the
scenario which was also scored. 6-12 months later, the sites were revisited to evaluate knowledge and skill
retention.
Results:
Improvements in provider knowledge was demonstrated on cognitive tests with average scores improving from
49% to 94% (p-value <0.001). Scenario scores demonstrated team deficits most notably with regards to
thermoregulation methods and polyethylene bag usage (Figure 1). Repeat scenario scores showed statistically
significant improvements in all aspects of the resuscitation. Preliminary data from second visits has shown some
attrition in knowledge and skills though overall improvement from initial performance (Figure 2). Chart reviews
demonstrating the effect of education on preterm admission temperatures are underway.
Conclusions:
A structured simulation education intervention on preterm infant thermoregulation improves community provider’s
immediate knowledge and skills as well as performance 6-12 months after the education. Chart reviews to
ultimately show the true clinical impact of the education are underway.
Visit 1, Initial
Scenario
Visit 2, Initial
Scenario
Visit 1, Repeat
Scenario
Visit 2, Repeat
Scenario
Baby in bag 68/108 (63%) 72/86 (84%) 108/108 (100%) 86/86 (100%)
Time (sec) 44 18 13 5
Figure 1: Percentage of polyethylene bag usage by groups along with time to place the infant in the bag after
birth. *Visit 2 Data is preliminary.
50. Figure 2: Team scenario scoring based on total team performance and performance of thermoregulation tasks.
*Visit 2 Data is preliminary.
Visit 1 Total
Score (out of 36)
Visit 2 Total
Score (out of 36)
Visit 1
Thermoregulation
Score (out of 8)
Visit 2
Thermoregulation
Score (out of 8)
Initial Scenario 22.8 26.4 4.4 6.1
Repeat Scenario 32.9 34.8 7.6 7.6
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51. 6th
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Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Dr Anu Sachdeva
Job Title Assistant Professor
Institution All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New
Delhi
Email dranuthukral@gmail.com
Specialty
Neonatology
Mobile
Contact Address:
Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Submission for: Both
Title: Quality Improvement (QI) Program to improve the healthy survival of preterm neonates without severe
retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in Level-2 Neonatal Units in India
Author(s): Anu Sachdeva, Deepak Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Ashok K Deorari, Sonica Raj
Presenting author: Anu Sachdeva
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background
Quality improvement initiatives can improve the healthy survival of preterm neonates without ROP by adherence
to evidence-based healthcare practices,
Objectives
• To assess current levels of knowledge, skills, attitudes and practices of health-care personnel’s, parents
and administrators about clinical care pathways
• To formulate, pilot test and finalize an educational package of interventions to improve the practices and
the processes of care related to risk of ROP
Methods
A mixed-methods cross-sectional study (for objective 1) was conducted at level 2 neonatal units in India. The listed
parameters were assessed in five domains i.e. good control of oxygen therapy, improving nutritional status, less
exposure to blood products, less systemic infections and good developmental support. Study tools included
focussed-group discussions, in-depth interviews, multiple-choice questions, objective structured clinical
examinations and direct observation of care.
Results
A total of 4 SNCUs, 27 doctors, 46 nurses and 19 parents were enrolled for the study. Monitoring of oxygen therapy
was hampered by lack of knowledge of alarm limits, practice of muting alarms and non-availability of pulse
oximeters. Majority of participants knew that breast-milk is first choice for feeding of preterm neonates; however,
babies invariably got other milk. Involvement of families in the care of preterm neonates was hampered by restriction
of entry in the unit. Lack of knowledge of criteria of screening for ROP, non-availability of local ophthalmologist and
lack of sensitization of parents about importance of ROP screening was resulting in poor screening of ROP.
Educational package (will be shared with participants) is planned to be tested using debriefing in simulation labs.
Delivery will be as “hub and spoke” model wherein nodal center hub being the medical college and the level 2
neonatal units in the adjoining areas as the spokes, and thus the dissemination of knowledge and competency
based skills shall be imparted.
Conclusions
Prevalent poor healthcare practices which result in high incidence of ROP and lack of quality screening of eligible
neonates indicates an urgent need to implement QI methodology in level 2 units.
52. QCPR Feedback trial: Comparison of different resuscitation feedback methods during
randomized pediatric simulation training
Michael Wagner, MD
1
, Katharina Bibl, MD
1
, Emilie Hrdliczka
1
, Maria Stiller
1
, Jutta Gamper, BSc
2
,
Katharina Goeral, MD
1
, Ulrike Salzer-Muhar, MD
3
, Angelika Berger, MD, MBA
1
, Georg M. Schmölzer,
MD, PhD
4,5
, Monika Olischar, MD
1
1
Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
2
Section for Medical Statistics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
3
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna,
Austria
4
Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Royal Alexandra
Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta Health Services, Canada
5
Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Background
Highest quality of pediatric resuscitation skills is required to ensure the safety of hospitalized children.
Therefore, Medical Universities provide pediatric resuscitation trainings to their students. The positive
effect of feedback devices has been reported previously, respective studies showed limitations due to
either small numbers of trainees or their focus on adult life support only.
Methods
A total of 653 medical students, who participated in their mandatory pediatric basic life support (PBLS)
course were included. Participants were instructed to practice at one of two different manikin models
(baby and adolescent; n= 344 and 309, respectively). Participants were randomized to three different
groups: Group A (n=225, instructor feedback (IF) group) received a traditional instructor-led class
without additional feedback devices. Group B (n=223, device feedback (DF) group) had access to direct
visual feedback during PBLS from a feedback device only. Group C (n=205, instructor and device
feedback (IDF) group) received feedback from an instructor who simultaneously received feedback
about the trainees’ chest compression performance from a feedback device in real-time.
Results
The overall Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant group differences (p<0.0001). Participants in both
feedback groups (B and C) had statistically significant better chest compression scores when compared
to instructor led-classes. Of all studied parameters, „enough depth” (all groups p<0.0001) and „release”
(group A and C p<0.0001, group B p=0.0205) showed the highest statistically significant difference with
better results in the baby compared to adolescent manikin.
Conclusion and Discussion
Our study compared three different feedback methods in two different manikin groups. We could show
a significantly improved chest compression performance in a pediatric resuscitation simulation setting
depending on feedback method. High quality chest compressions are the cornerstone of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation to improve outcomes. Feedback devices should be used during pediatric
resuscitation training to improve resuscitation performance.
53. 6th
National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Lucy Boucher
Job Title ST5 Paedaitrics
Institution
UHCW
Email lucyboucher@doctors.org.uk
Specialty
Neonates
Mobile
Contact Address:
19 the marish, warwick, Warwickshire, cv34 6bz
Submission for: Both
Title: Neonatal simulation, the new fat burner for paediatric trainees: Effect of in situ high fidelity
neonatal simulation training on the heart rate of neonatal trainees at a single tertiary NICU.
Author(s): L Boucher, S Ellis, J Daly, A Dunlop
Abstract:
Stress is not necessarily a negative state and cognitive literature demonstrates an inverted U relationship
with performance showing an optimal level of stress for performance.
Finan et al. states that within paediatrics there is a risk of trainees becoming over stressed in
emergencies due to their relative infrequency and the need to perform at the highest level of
competency.
Methods: Prospective pilot study of Paediatric trainees at a single tertiary NICU. Heart rate was
recorded for the 10 minutes prior to simulation, for the duration of the simulation and during the de-
brief. Pilot study was performed over 2 months in 2016
54. Results:
An average rise in HR of 61bpm a 96% increase from baseline. An average of 18 minutes was spent
with a heart rate above baseline from the start of simulation taking 8 minutes to return to baseline. Dips
In heart rate were noted when more senior help arrived whereas inter-team conflict created further rises
in heart rate.
Conclusions: Neonatal simulation does provoke a physiological response that can be objectively
measured and there is feasiblity to upscale this project. There is scope to compare data from simulation
and “real life” resuscitation as well as expanding the measures of physiological stress to include salivary
cortisol levels, peripheral skin temperature and electro dermal skin activation. This data could be used to
tailor simulations to target an optimum stress response to improve team performance and learning with
the aim of improving outcomes in real life resuscitations potentially improving outcomes on the
neonatal unit.
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55. 6th
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September 2017
Submission by:
Name Chris Paton Job Title Clinical Researcher
Institution
University of Oxford
Email Chris.paton@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Specialty
Health Informatics
Mobile
Contact Address: Peter Medawar Building, South Parks Road, Oxford
Submission for: Podium
Title: Feasibility and Usability of a Mobile Neonatal Simulation Training Tool
Author(s): Ms. Elena Taylor, Dr Hilary Edgcombe, Dr Chris Paton, Dr Anne Geniets, Mr Jakob Rossner, Dr.
Linden Baxter, Prof. Niall Winters, Prof. Mike English
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
BACKGROUND: Simulation for training health workers in neonatal resuscitation techniques is well established in
both high-income and low-income settings. However, many health workers in the low-resource world have
difficulty accessing up to date training at sufficient frequency to maintain their skills and knowledge. Scaling
context-appropriate training remains a considerable challenge in much of the world. We have developed
simulation-related training tools employing low-cost smartphone technology, based on the East African ETAT+
course content.
METHOD: We conducted a mixed-methods feasibility and usability study to determine the stability, performance
and acceptability of a prototype smartphone-based neonatal training application. A rapid iterative stepwise study
was conducted over an 8-month period with nursing students from the UK, exploring usability and new features
introduced into the tool over 8 iterations. Both “experienced” and “naïve” groups tested the app in each version,
and qualitative data was retrieved using interview and focus group methods to inform the next stage.
RESULTS: We describe a novel approach to the rapid development of a technology-based training tool for
neonatal simulation, based on iterative testing of new versions with both experienced and naïve users. This
provides a basis for further research in the LMIC setting.
CONCLUSIONS: Collaboration between Kenyan and British teams including paediatricians, specialists in
education and medical simulation and software developers has resulted in successful development of a basic
proof-of-concept mobile app based in a simulated 3D environment.
56. 6th
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Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Dr. Douglas Campbell, MD, FRCPC
Job Title
Director of NICU, Director of Allan
Waters Family Simulation Centre, St.
Michael’s Hospital
Institution
University of Toronto
Email campbelld@smh.ca
Specialty
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Mobile
Contact Address:
15014CC - Department of Pediatrics, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario
M5B1W8 CANADA
Submission for: Podium only please (delete as appropriate)
Title: Using simulation to identify latent safety threats during neonatal MRI intramural transport
Using simulation to identify latent safety threats during neonatal MRI intramural transport
Author(s): Jonathan Wong1,3, Kaarthigeyan Kalaniti1,3. Michael Castaldo1,3, Kyong-Soon Lee1,3, Hilary Whyte1,3,
Manohar Shroff 4, Douglas M. Campbell1,2,3
Background
In-situ simulation can be used to identify latent safety, allowing for improvement of process and policy in complex
health organizations. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a frequently used imaging modality but is remotely
located from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and can be hazardous for fragile patients. Our aim was to
use simulation to identify latent safety threats (LST) during intramural transport for neonatal MRIs and to improve
understanding of neonatal intramural transport processes.
Methods
A prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit after ethics approval.
Simulated ‘runs’ consisted of taking a neonate with hypoxic brain injury (MRI-compatible low-fidelity manikin:
intubated or non-intubated) to the MRI suite and returning to the NICU. Data was obtained through: LST checklist,
debriefing and video observation.
Results
Of 10 simulated runs, 4 were completed by trained transport teams, 3 by ad-hoc clinicians and 3 by scheduled
intramural teams (intramural nurse & transport MD). 116 LSTs were seen (11.6 LST/sim). LSTs included:
medication, equipment/environment, anticipation, communication, and systems issues. Medication-related safety
hazards were self-reported in all sims. Environmental threats included: patient tubing/lines, poor knowledge of
MRI room layout, and activating assistance. Differences in checklist performance were noted between dedicated
transport teams and other teams. 68% of clinicians reported increased mental & physical workload during the
simulations.
Take home Messages
In-situ simulation was able to identify a number of significant LSTs during neonatal MRI transport, with variation
among different team configurations. Intramural checklists and team orientation are now being changed to
improve safe practice.
57. 6th
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Conference day 27th
September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Judith Hull
Job Title ST6 Pediatrics
Institution
St Georges Hospital
Email judithchull@doctors.org.uk
Specialty
Neonates
Mobile
Contact Address:
Submission for: Both (delete as appropriate)
Title: Debriefing immediately following acute events: a neonatal unit experience
Author(s): J Hull, N Velauthan, N Aziz, D Duffy, C Battersby
Abstract: (Please consider Background/Method/Results/Conclusions/Key/Messages)
Background: The PEDAL (post event debrief and learning) project aims to implement routine team debriefs
following actual acute events, gathering the team during or immediately after the shift. It is difficult to integrate
simulation into in-house teaching. Debrief post simulation is an integral part of the learning. Adult learning theory
emphasises practical, relevant, experiential learning. We hypothesise PEDAL will both enhance the learning
process and reduce repeat system and communication errors by identifying areas for development within the
clinical governance framework.
Methods: Our multidisciplinary survey identified prior practice of debriefing, attitudes toward debriefing and
perceived barriers. The PEDAL proforma was designed and implemented.
A monthly bulletin was sent out summarising learning points. Educational and system issues were addressed.
The Survey will be repeated post intervention.
Results: Of 29 staff surveyed, only 17% felt debrief often occurred with 8% having never experienced it. Those
with experience of debrief found it useful. 74% felt debrief should occur immediately. Our first monthly bulletin
reflected 5 debriefs involving 20 clinicians. Common themes in learning points included communication and
equipment. Learning needs identified are being addressed in ongoing departmental training.
Conclusion: Feedback suggests clinicians find acute debriefs useful and they identify areas for development. It
is feasible to run acute debriefs on a busy neonatal unit. Our experience suggests leadership and engagement
from senior team members and a shift in culture is needed for the programme to be sustainable. We aim to
embed the PEDAL process in routine clinical practice giving both training and governance benefits.
58. 6th National Neonatal Simulation Conference
Abstract Submission for poster/podium presentations on
Conference day 27th September 2017
Submission by:
Name
Dr Rachel Hayward
Job Title Neonatal Grid Trainee
Institution
University Hospital of Wales
Email rachel.hayward@doctors.org.uk
Specialty
Neonates
Mobile
Contact Address:
Pentwyn Uchaf Farm, Mountain Ash, CF45 4RJ
Submission for: Podium
Title: Pitstop-perfect performances: lessons to be learnt from industry
Author(s): Hayward R, Hayward A, Cleaton L, C Doherty
Abstract:
Aim
To optimise practices in neonatal resuscitation using the processes used by a Formula One (F1) team.
Methods
Processes involved in neonatal resuscitation were identified and analysed. Three main components were selected
for development: resuscitation equipment, the space available for resuscitation teams and team dynamics. Each
component was analysed with a F1 team and comparisons drawn with practices conducted during a pitstop i.e. a
dynamic, time critical task performed by a multi-professional team. Changes were made to each component for
example, streamlining the equipment trolley, implementing a neonatal footprint in delivery theatres and developing
key elements of effective team working.
Results
A colour coded resuscitation trolley has been developed enabling direct access to essential items during
resuscitation. Checklists, a user manual and ‘on-the-spot’ tests have reinforced learning and familiarisation with the
resus trolley. The implementation of a dedicated area in delivery theatres (cleared in neonatal emergencies) has
enabled direct access to the patient and equipment by all members of the team. Clear allocation of roles to team
members, critical appraisal of each resuscitation, fault listing and debriefing sessions will improve how team
members interact and identify factors that influence their performance.
Conclusions
Lessons from F1 can be incorporated throughout the healthcare system. Team performance is dependent upon
having a defined leader and clearly identified responsibilities for all team members. Access to essential equipment,
adequate training and preparation (simulation scenarios) checklists and debriefing opportunities are essential for
optimising team efficiency and providing optimal patient care.