PEA - Asystole
Created Sept 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
5 year old boy. Sudden collapse while running in the park. Bystander called 911. Paramedics arrived, child unconscious and not breathing. Intubated on scene with 5.0 ETT. Pulse weak initially, then absent. CPR x3 min, pulse returned, ? rhythm at time. Sinus rhythm enroute, bagged at 15/min on arrival. Paramedic team unable to obtain IV access
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedics, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
- Demonstrate management of PEA in pediatric patient
- Review differential diagnosis of PEA in pediatric patient
- Review teamwork and communication during resuscitation, including discussion regarding stopping resuscitation
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
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Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
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Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
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Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric airway management, pediatric IV/IO therapy
References:
PALS
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