Abstract

In this research project, the response times to chest compressions, first defibrillation, and first dose of epinephrine in cardiac arrest were measured over a 3-month period through retrospective chart reviews. All nursing staff then participated in random, unannounced mock code blue drills using a high-fidelity patient simulator. After 3 months of code blue drills, the variables were again measured in patient code blue situations and compared with the response times before training. At the conclusion of this study, the response times for start of chest compressions and epinephrine administration improved significantly; the response time to defibrillation did not improve significantly. The response times were measured for an additional 3-month period to assess if the improvement was sustained.

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Authors

Huseman KF

Institution

Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA. kelleyhuseman@ephratahospital.org

Source

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization 28:3 pg 120-4

MeSH

Adult
Behavioral Research
Benchmarking
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiovascular Agents
Clinical Competence
Defibrillators
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Epinephrine
Female
Heart Arrest
Humans
Inservice Training
Medical Errors
Middle Aged
Nursing Education Research
Nursing Staff, Hospital
Patient Care Team
Patient Simulation
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22617782