1. Respiratory Simulation
Dr. Jennifer Lucy

2. 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

3. 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

4. TEAM members

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

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