Utilization of a Blended Learning Approach to Teach Pediatric Resuscitation to Medical Residents
Author(s)
Tricia Swan
Affiliation(s)
Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
ABSTRACT
Because of the rarity of the event of pediatric resuscitations, residents are not able to practice and maintain skills that are critical for caring for these patients. Training must be focused on rapid decision making, identification of anatomical structures for intubation, selecting appropriate equipment and sizes for resuscitation procedures, selection of appropriate medications and leading a team in stressful situations. The goal of this study was to evaluate the ability of a blended learning approach to facilitate the acquisition and retention of pediatric resuscitation skills utilizing both simulation technology and on-line education resources.
Because of the rarity of the event of pediatric resuscitations, residents are not able to practice and maintain skills that are critical for caring for these patients. Training must be focused on rapid decision making, identification of anatomical structures for intubation, selecting appropriate equipment and sizes for resuscitation procedures, selection of appropriate medications and leading a team in stressful situations. The goal of this study was to evaluate the ability of a blended learning approach to facilitate the acquisition and retention of pediatric resuscitation skills utilizing both simulation technology and on-line education resources.
Cite this paper
Swan, T. (2015) Utilization of a Blended Learning Approach to Teach Pediatric Resuscitation to Medical Residents. Creative Education, 6, 1960-1972. doi: 10.4236/ce.2015.618201.
Swan, T. (2015) Utilization of a Blended Learning Approach to Teach Pediatric Resuscitation to Medical Residents. Creative Education, 6, 1960-1972. doi: 10.4236/ce.2015.618201.
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[1] Chen, E. H., Cho, C. S. Shofer, F. S., Mills, A. M., & Baren, J. M.(2007). Resident Exposure to Critical Patients in a Pediatricemergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care, 23, 774-778.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0b013e318159ffef [2] Downes, K. J., Narendran, V., Meinzen-Derr, J., McClanahan, S., & Akinbi, H. T. (2012). The Lost Art of Intubation: Assessing Opportunities for Residents to Perform Neonatal Intubation. Journal of Perinatology, 32, 927-932.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/jp.2012.17 [3] Falck, A. J., Escobedo, M. B., Baillargeon, J. G., Villard, L. G., & Gunkel, J. H. (2003). Proficiency of Pediatricresidents in Performing Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation. Pediatrics, 112, 1242-1247.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.112.6.1242 [4] Garrison, D. R., & Vaughan, N. D. (2008). Blended Learning in Higher Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. [5] Langhan, M., Keshavarz, R., & Richardson, L. D. (2004). How Comfortable Are Emergency Physicians with Pediatric Patients? The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 26, 465-469.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.01.003 [6] Picciano, A. (2009). Blending with Purpose: The Multimodal Model. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13, 7-18.