Table 4. Top Three Challenges Encountered During the In-Situ Simulation Training by Specialty.
Pediatric emergency | Adult emergency | Anesthesia | |
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Airway management | Anticipation of difficult airway | Preparation of intubation equipment | Anticipation of difficult airway |
Assignment of the most expert provider to perform intubation | Using non-rebreathing mask/using high flow nasal cannula/avoidance non-invasive ventilation | Closure of the suction system | |
Use of video laryngoscopy | Anticipation of difficult airway | Administration of low flow O2 in case desaturation with minimal pressure < 20 mm Hg | |
Infection control | Minimization of the total number of personnel inside the room | Adherence to the proper sequence of doffing | Preparation of all needed equipment outside the intubation room |
Prioritization of healthcare workers safety | Avoidance of incomplete donning or doffing of the PPE | Attachment of a viral filter | |
Adherence to the proper sequence of donning | Consideration of using plastic cover for the pediatric or plastic box for adult | Following CDC/institutional guidelines in aerosol-generating procedure | |
Team dynamic | Speaking up | Assure closed-loop communication | Speaking up |
Assignment of the team and clarity of roles | Speaking up | Assignment of the team and clarity of roles | |
Loudness and clarity of the team leader voice | Synchronous communication between the team leader and team | Loudness and clarity of the team leader voice |
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; PPE: personal protective equipment.