Mrs. Parmar is a 88 y.o female who presented to hospital 4/7 ago with a persistent cough and general malaise x 1/52. She was admitted to the General Internal Medicine ward with the dx of CAP. Her O2 sats have begun to decline, so the physiotherapy and nursing students must recognize the issue, perform a respiratory assessment, increase oxygen therapy and effectively provide suction.
Learning Objectives:
Primary Objective:
Efficiently and effectively suction the patient
Secondary Objectives:
Communicate effectively with staff present to obtain a subjective information and relay treatment plan
Complete an objective chest assessment
Identify and perform the appropriate treatment option
Simulation Modality:
Manikin-basedCitation:
Beavers L, Miller E, Switzer-McIntyre S. Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) requiring oxygen therapy and suctioning. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/community-acquired-pneumonia-cap-requiring-oxygen-therapy-and-suctioning/.
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Nursing
Physiotherapy
Respiratory Therapy
Levels:
Graduate / postgraduate / residency
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Critical care
Emergency / trauma
Medical