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Ten years of simulation‐based training in pediatric anesthesia: The inception, evolution, and dissemination of the Managing Emergencies in Pediatric Anesthesia (MEPA) course
Author(s) -
Everett Tobias C.,
MacKin Ralph,
Beer David,
Taylor Matthew,
Bould Matthew Dylan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/pan.13224
Subject(s) - medicine , scope (computer science) , course (navigation) , medical education , anesthesia , engineering , computer science , programming language , aerospace engineering
Summary 2016 marked the 10‐year anniversary of the inception of the Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) course. This simulation‐based program was originally created to allow trainees in pediatric anesthesia to experience operating room emergencies which although infrequent, would be considered key competencies for any practicing anesthetist with responsibility for providing care to children. Since its original manifestation, the course has evolved in content, scope, and worldwide availability, such that it is now available at over 60 locations on five continents. The content has been modified for different learner groups and translated into several languages. This article describes the history, evolution, and dissemination of the MEPA course to share lessons learnt with educators considering the launch of similar initiatives in their field.