Pilot study of an interprofessional pediatric mechanical ventilation educational initiative in two intensive care units.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inappropriate ventilator settings, non-adherence to a lung-protective ventilation strategy, and inadequate patient monitoring during mechanical ventilation can potentially expose critically ill children to additional risks. We set out to improve team theoretical knowledge and practical skills regarding pediatric mechanical ventilation and to increase compliance with treatment goals.

Methods

An educational initiative was conducted from August 2019 to July 2021 in a neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit of the University Children's Hospital, Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany. We tested baseline theoretical knowledge using a multiple choice theory test (TT) and practical skills using a practical skill test (PST), consisting of four sequential Objective Structured Cli

SUBMITTER: Mehrzai P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10463469 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature