Table 3.
Process Measures Pertaining to the Appropriate Stock of Critical Medications, Easy Medication and Pharmacy Access, as Well as Stocking Pediatric Equipment
| Structural Process Measures | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | Site 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiseizure medications stocked: | Phenytoin, Levetiracetam | Levetiracetam, Fosphenytoin, Phenobarbital, | Levetiracetam, Fosphenytoin, phenobarbital | Levetiracetam, Phenobarbital, Fosphenytoin |
| Access to Intra-nasal Midazolam | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Benzos available in Pixis | Lorazepam, Diazepam | Lorazepam, midazolam | Midazolam, lorazepam, diazepam | Midazolam, lorazepam, diazepam |
| Use of pediatric equipment | Team initially grabbed adult airway cart | Incorrect blood pressure cuff used | Team skipped use of non-rebreather and began bagging patient (incorrect hold of bag-valve mask) | No pediatric nasal trumpets stocked; MD could not find pediatric intubation supplies |
| Immediate access to pharmacist | N | Y (via phone) | Y (via phone) | Limited hours (not overnight) |
Notes: Measures either were or were not present at each site (Y = yes, N = no).