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.

Goals & Objectives

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

Details

Simulation Modality:

Manikin-based

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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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