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Table 2 Team Work and Communication Scenarios using Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) Debriefing

From: Use of simulation as a needs assessment to develop a focused team leader training curriculum for resuscitation teams

Case

Rhythm

Scenario

1

PEA Arrest

Adult patient was admitted overnight for deep tissue infection on left leg. He recently had a subclavian central line inserted. Breath sounds are decreased on right side of the chest one minute into the code.

• Cardiac Arrest starts with bedside nurse in the room doing compressions

• Code Team comes in with the resident team leader

• After two minutes the confederate Respiratory Care Provider comments that ventilating has gotten more difficult

2

Slow V Tach

Adult patient is admitted for lumbar discectomy. He has peripheral IV access.

• Cardiac arrest starts with multiple nurses in the room

• Pads are on the chest

• CPR is in progress

• Defibrillator is in AED mode and is still on

• Code team comes in with the team leader

3

PEA Arrest

Adult patient was admitted overnight with concern for sepsis. He has peripheral IV access. Patient was noted to have elevated lactate levels as per bedside nurse report.

• Cardiac arrest starts with bedside nurse in the room

• No pads are on the patient

• Code team comes in with the team leader

• After the first rhythm check the MICU nurse states that the IV is lost and not working

  1. PEA – Pulseless Electrical Activity, V Tach – ventricular tachycardia, CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED – automatic electrical defibrillator, IV – intravenous line