Open AccessSimulating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Emergencies to Improve Human Performance. Part II: Assessment of Technical and Behavioral Skills
Author(s) -
J. Kyle Anderson,
Allison Murphy,
Kristine B. Boyle,
Kim Yaeger,
Louis P. Halamek
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
simulation in healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.685
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1559-713X
pISSN - 1559-2332
DOI - 10.1097/01.sih.0000243551.01521.74
Subject(s) - fidelity , teamwork , medical emergency , extracorporeal membrane oxygenation , health care , psychology , medical education , medicine , applied psychology , computer science , simulation , law , economics , economic growth , telecommunications , anesthesia , political science
Healthcare professionals are expected to make rapid, correct decisions in critical situations despite what may be a lack of real practical experience in a particular crisis situation. Successful resolution of a medical crisis depends upon demonstration not only of appropriate technical skills but also of key behavioral skills (eg, leadership, communication, and teamwork). We have developed a hands-on, high fidelity, simulation-based training program (ECMO Sim) to provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to learn and practice the technical and behavioral skills necessary to manage ECMO emergencies.