Respiratory Simulation Dr. Jennifer Lucy

Simulation Objectives Allows student to react to real life situation with out harming a patient Allows the student to make mistakes in a safe environment Encourages student communication skills Teaches the student to work in a team to resolve a medical issue

Simulation experience Students feel a certain amount of stress during a simulation When it is over a debrief occurs to allow the students to receive feedback on the actions It also allows for questions to be asked about the simulation

TEAM members

Team Members Team Leader: Reads orders Directs team Stands at head of bed Does no direct care

Team members Medication Nurse Gives medications Directed by Team Leader Works around other team members Review I.M injection procedures Review 7 r’s of medication administration

Team Members Recorder Continuous monitoring Records vitals every 5 minutes/ monitors EKG Rhythm. Advise team leader of changes in vital signs & EKG rhythm Review sinus rhythm, a fib, v fib and v tach Review normal and abnormal pulses, resp rates, 02 sats

Respiratory Therapist : Assessment Assess lung sounds , are they normal Increases O2 levels for patient as necessary. ? How can you increase O2 levels? What can you give? Add oxygen, position patient ( Fowlers), nebulizer?

Observer Records the actions of each participant Gives feedback after the event is completed Advises changes in future simulations