A generally healthy 35-year-old woman comes to the hospital for day surgery. She received a dose of cefalexin pre-operatively. Soon after, she begins to complain of itchiness and a rash. This proceeds to a full anaphylactic reaction that the team must manage.
Learning Objectives:
Primary
1. Recognise the clinical features of anaphylaxis
2. Demonstrate immediate team-orientated approach to anaphylaxis treatment
3. Seek and eliminate all possible precipitants of anaphylaxis from an OR
4. Describe site-specific processes for transferring a ventilated patient to an external ICU
5. Describe some key components of clinical teamwork and identify applications in their practice
Secondary
1. Review contents of emergency ‚’crash‚Äô cart
2. Identify methods of improvement of non- technical skills/behavioral skills
Simulation Modality:
Manikin-basedCitation:
Morgan P, Tarshis J. Anaphylaxis. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/anaphylaxis/.
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Medicine
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Levels:
Continuing professional development
Graduate / postgraduate / residency
Fields / Disciplines:
Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care
Surgical