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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Simulation Curriculum: Vitamin K Deficiency in the Newborn. MedEdPORTAL 2021 Jan 25;17:11078

Date

01/30/2021

Pubmed ID

33511273

Pubmed Central ID

PMC7830750

DOI

10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11078

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85100578407 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vitamin K prophylaxis at birth for all newborns to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Despite a lack of evidence for serious harms, barriers to prophylaxis, including parental refusal, are rising, as are cases of VKDB.

METHODS: This simulation involved an infant presenting to the emergency department who decompensated due to a cerebral hemorrhage caused by VKDB and was treated by pediatric and emergency providers. The case was incorporated into the fellow and division monthly curricula, and participants completed postsimulation surveys. The patient required a secure airway, seizure management, vitamin K, and a fresh frozen plasma infusion upon suspicion of the diagnosis, plus a coordinated transfer to definitive care. The case included a description of the simulated case, learning objectives, instructor notes, an example of the ideal flow of the scenario, anticipated management mistakes, and educational materials.

RESULTS: The simulations were carried out with 48 total participants, including 40 fellows and eight attendings, from five different training institutions over 1 year. In surveys, respondents gave overall positive feedback. Ninety-four percent of participants gave the highest score on a Likert scale indicating that the simulation was relevant, and over 80% gave the highest score indicating that the experience helped them with medical management.

DISCUSSION: This simulation trained physicians how to recognize and treat a distressed infant with VKDB. The case was perceived to be an effective learning tool for both fellow and attending physicians.

Author List

Sanseau E, Carr LH, Case J, Tay KY, Ades A, Yang K, Huang H, Bustin A, Good G, Gaines S, Augenstein J, Ciener D, Pearce J, Reid J, Stone K, Burns R, Thomas A

Author

Jean Pearce MD Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Child
Curriculum
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Seizures
Vitamin K
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding