A 35-year-old woman comes to hospital for day surgery. The induction of anesthesia goes smoothly. Early in the procedure the patient becomes hypotensive and hypoxemic. The participants must recognize and respond to an air/CO2 embolus.
Learning Objectives:
Primary
1. Recognise the clinical features of venous air/CO2 embolism
2. Demonstrate treatment of venous air/CO2 embolism and its sequelae
3. Perform actions to prevent further entrainment of air/CO2 into the circulation
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. Venous air or carbon dioxide embolus. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/venous-air-or-carbon-dioxide-embolus/.
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Medicine
Nursing
Practical Nursing
Levels:
Continuing professional development
Graduate / postgraduate / residency
Fields / Disciplines:
Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care
Surgical