Simulation to improve trainee knowledge and comfort in managing maternal cardiac arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal cardiac arrest is a rare outcome, and thus there are limited opportunities for specialists in obstetrics and gynecology to acquire the skills required to respond to it through routine clinical practice.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate gaps in medical education in maternal cardiac arrest and whether a simulation-based training program improves resident knowledge and comfort in the diagnosis and treatment of maternal cardiac arrest.

Study design

A 2-hour training for obstetrics and gynecology residents at an academic medical center was conducted, consisting of a didactic presentation, defibrillator skills station, and 2 high-fidelity simulations. Consenting residents completed a 21-item pretest followed by a 12-item posttest exploring knowledg

SUBMITTER: Alimena S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature