Identification and Management of Pediatric Sepsis: A Medical Student Curricular Supplement for PICU and NICU Rotations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical students frequently report lack of confidence and skill in managing ill pediatric patients. We aimed to implement targeted learning interventions to address these knowledge gaps, specifically focusing on pediatric sepsis. Our objective was to create a curriculum to advance knowledge and confidence in identifying and managing pediatric sepsis.

Methods

We designed this curriculum to augment medical student pediatric ICU (PICU) and neonatal ICU (NICU) rotations. We first emailed students a pretest and upon completion, we emailed students a series of brief educational videos. Students then participated in a simulation experience designed to assess their ability to diagnose and manage severe sepsis. We provided immediate debriefing after each session. Upon co

SUBMITTER: Anderson NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8063627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature