Table 2.
Top 10 knowledge gaps related to patient safety events.
Knowledge gap | % Rated Highly Likely to Contribute to Safety Events |
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Lack of experience with pediatric airway management | 73.4% |
Heightened anxiety when working with children | 72.5% |
Lack of proficiency in pediatric skills among providers on scene | 66.6% |
Lack of experience with pediatric equipment | 57.9% |
Lack of ongoing pediatric training (CME) for EMS providers | 48.6% |
Knowing when to alter plans mid-course | 47.3% |
Determining whether a patient is sick or not sick | 45.0% |
Knowing when to perform advanced airway procedure (e.g. LMA, ETT, King, etc.) | 44.5% |
Making the decision to “Scoop and Run”/”Load and Go” or “Stabilize before Transport” | 38.6% |