ECMO simulation training during a worldwide pandemic: The role of ECMO telesimulation.
Perfusion
; : 2676591221093868, 2022 May 11.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20244772
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a supportive therapy used in the most severe forms of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Due to its intrinsic complexity and relatively low annual volume, simulation is essential for efficient and appropriate ECMO management. COVID-19 has limited the opportunities for high-fidelity in-person simulation training when many hospitals are looking to expand their ECMO services to battle the ongoing pandemic. To meet this demand, the National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Jakarta, Indonesia, conducted a 3-day ECMO course entailing online didactic lectures (adult and paediatric stream), water drills and telesimulation.PURPOSE:
The purpose of the study is to report the evaluation result of this novel model of education during COVID-19 outbreak. DATA COLLECTION Participants were given an ECMO knowledge pre-course and post-course test and a telesimulation evaluation survey at the conclusion and these data were collected.RESULTS:
The course was attended by 104 physicians, critical care nurses and perfusionists. Pre-course and post-course assessments showed a significant improvement in ECMO knowledge (60.0% vs 73.3%, respectively). Overall, the participants rated the telesimulation positively, and most found it acceptable to in-person simulation training considering the pandemic restrictions.CONCLUSION:
Despite the complexities of ECMO, our recent experience demonstrates ECMO education and simulation delivered online is feasible, welcomed and supportive of a change in ECMO training course format. As we incorporate more innovative digital technologies, telesimulation may further enhance the quality of future ECMO training.
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Language:
English
Journal:
Perfusion
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2022
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Article
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