Table 3.
Table 3. Correct Diagnosis and Treatment for the Simulated Events: A Correct Diagnostic Time Was Noted When Volunteers Stated the Above Phrases during Each of the Respective Events within 5 Minutes. A Correct Treatment Time Was Noted when Clinician Volunteers Performed the above Treatments Corresponding to Each of the Events. An Incorrect Treatment Time Was Indicated during the Normal Scenario If a Volunteer Performed a Maneuver as Described
| Event | Correct Diagnosis | Correct Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Obstructed endotracheal tube |
|
suctioned endotracheal tube |
| Endobronchial intubation |
|
pulled back on the endotracheal tube to the correct depth allowing proper ventilation |
| Intrinsic PEEP |
|
changed I:E ratio |
| Hypoventilation |
|
changed to ventilator’s pressure limit knob to increase the delivered tidal volume |
| Normal |
|
no treatment required |
| “I don’t see anything wrong” | Incorrect treatment: bronchodilators, adjusted the ventilator settings, altered the position of the endotracheal tube, or suctioned the endotracheal tube |