Preventing Crashes

 

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Preventing Crashes is a training program designed to provide in-hospital training opportunities for residents and staff to develop competence and confidence in recognizing and effectively responding to life-threatening circumstances.

 

Logistics

Scenarios are designed to be run in-hospital and facilitated by an expert. Times will be announced in advance to allow preparation. Scenarios will last 10-15 min, followed by debriefing. Cases will involve an actor and mannequin, as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

Scenarios

acute coronary syndrome

tachycardia

bradycardia

cardiac arrest

stroke

 

acute respiratory distress syndrome

pulmonary embolism

sepsis

anaphylaxis

narcotic overdose

 

 

hypoglycaemia

diabetic ketoacidosis

seizure

agitation

 

 

 

 

 

Resources and References

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