| Title | Simulation education in anesthesia training: a case report of successful resuscitation of bupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest linked to recent simulation training. | | Author(s) | Smith HM, Jacob AK, Segura LG, Dilger JA, Torsher LC | | Institution | Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. | | Source | Anesth Analg 2008 May; 106(5):1581-4, table of contents. | | MeSH | Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Aged, 80 and over
Anesthesiology
Anesthetics, Local
Bupivacaine
Clinical Competence
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Continuing
Electrocardiography
Fat Emulsions, Intravenous
Heart Arrest
Humans
Internship and Residency
Male
Patient Care Team
Patient Simulation
Treatment Outcome
| | Abstract | 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 i.v. 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. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 18420882 |
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