A 72 yr old man underwent an inguinal hernia repair 2 hours ago. Stable intraoperative course. He is now in PACU with bradycardia and vital signs unstable. The team must recognize this critical situation, call a code, and arrange transfer to an appropriate care location.
Learning Objectives:
Primary
1. Recognise clinical features and potential causes of compromising bradycardia
2. Describe pharmacological options for treating bradycardia
3. Initiate transcutaneous pacing in a patient with persistent unstable bradycardia
4. Describe site-specific processes for summoning emergency help
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. Unstable Bradycardia. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/unstable-bradycardia/.
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Medicine
Nursing
Practical Nursing
Fields / Disciplines:
Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care
Surgical