2022
Comparison of a dichotomous versus trichotomous checklist for neonatal intubation
Johnston L, Sawyer T, Nishisaki A, Whitfill T, Ades A, French H, Glass K, Dadiz R, Bruno C, Levit O, Auerbach M. Comparison of a dichotomous versus trichotomous checklist for neonatal intubation. BMC Medical Education 2022, 22: 645. PMID: 36028871, PMCID: PMC9419414, DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03700-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChecklistClinical CompetenceFeedbackHumansInfant, NewbornIntubation, IntratrachealReproducibility of Results
2018
A Randomized Single-Blinded Simulation-Based Trial of a Novel Method for Fluid Administration to a Septic Infant
Kline M, Crispino L, Bhatnagar A, Panchal RA, Auerbach M. A Randomized Single-Blinded Simulation-Based Trial of a Novel Method for Fluid Administration to a Septic Infant. Pediatric Emergency Care 2018, 37: e313-e318. PMID: 30106868, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001583.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCritical CareFluid TherapyHumansInfantReproducibility of ResultsResuscitationShock, SepticSingle-Blind MethodConceptsSingle-blinded randomized trialCritical Care Medicine guidelinesTrauma center emergency departmentCenter emergency departmentFluid administration rateRapid fluid resuscitationPressure bagSignificant differencesRapid fluid deliveryInitial resuscitationSeptic infantsFluid resuscitationPediatric patientsPrimary outcomeFluid administrationMedicine guidelinesRandomized trialsIntravenous fluidsEmergency departmentProvider variablesAdministration rateDecompensated shockSpace Administration Task Load Index scoresAmerican CollegeSpace Administration Task Load IndexNeonatal Intubation Competency Assessment Tool: Development and Validation
Johnston L, Sawyer T, Nishisaki A, Whitfill T, Ades A, French H, Glass K, Dadiz R, Bruno C, Levit O, Gangadharan S, Scherzer D, Moussa A, Auerbach M, Network I. Neonatal Intubation Competency Assessment Tool: Development and Validation. Academic Pediatrics 2018, 19: 157-164. PMID: 30103050, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChecklistClinical CompetenceDelphi TechniqueHumansInfant, NewbornIntubation, IntratrachealLaryngoscopyManikinsPediatricsReproducibility of ResultsSimulation TrainingVideo RecordingConceptsCompetency assessment toolNeonatal tracheal intubationsGlobal skills assessmentEPA levelsChecklist scoresCormack-Lehane scoreAssessment toolHealth care providersImportant clinical skillTracheal intubationGlottic exposureNeonatal simulatorCare providersGood internal consistencyPatient harmBlinded reviewersDelphi processActivity levelsSimulation-based trainingClinical skillsScoresInternal consistencyChecklist itemsFinal toolSkills assessmentValidity Evidence for a Serious Game to Assess Performance on Critical Pediatric Emergency Medicine Scenarios
Gerard JM, Scalzo AJ, Borgman MA, Watson CM, Byrnes CE, Chang TP, Auerbach M, Kessler DO, Feldman BL, Payne BS, Nibras S, Chokshi RK, Lopreiato JO. Validity Evidence for a Serious Game to Assess Performance on Critical Pediatric Emergency Medicine Scenarios. Simulation In Healthcare The Journal Of The Society For Simulation In Healthcare 2018, 13: 168-180. PMID: 29377865, DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect patient managementTreatment optionsPatient managementLarge effect sizesPediatric scenariosCode leadersSubject groupsValidity evidenceContent validityScoresEffect sizePilot testingSubjectsMessick's frameworkPositive correlationLiterature reviewMedical studentsEvidenceGame scoresResuscitationScript Concordance Testing to Determine Infant Lumbar Puncture Practice Variation
Chime NO, Pusic MV, Auerbach M, Mehta R, Scherzer DJ, Van Ittersum W, McAninch B, Fein DM, Seelbach E, Zaveri P, Jackson JM, Kessler D, Chang TP. Script Concordance Testing to Determine Infant Lumbar Puncture Practice Variation. Pediatric Emergency Care 2018, 34: 84-92. PMID: 27668921, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceCohort StudiesDecision MakingEducational MeasurementHumansInfantPhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'Reproducibility of ResultsSpinal Puncture
2017
Can Residents Assess Other Providers' Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills?
Braun C, Kessler DO, Auerbach M, Mehta R, Scalzo AJ, Gerard JM. Can Residents Assess Other Providers' Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills? Pediatric Emergency Care 2017, 33: 80-85. PMID: 27763954, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000890.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance
Alphonso A, Auerbach M, Bechtel K, Bilodeau K, Gawel M, Koziel J, Whitfill T, Tiyyagura GK. Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance. Prehospital Emergency Care 2016, 21: 222-232. PMID: 27700209, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1229824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInter-rater reliabilityClinical experiencePrehospital providersLight's kappaEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCronbach's alphaAuthors' clinical experienceOverall Cronbach's alphaOverall inter-rater reliabilityInternal consistencyChild abuseSubstantial inter-rater reliabilityDelphi review processStrong content validityMedical service providersSemi-structured qualitative interviewsFinal checklistSelf-reported confidenceProvider experienceParticipant characteristicsItem completionLevel of trainingDelphi reviewContent validityProvider performance
2014
Designing and Conducting Simulation-Based Research
Cheng A, Auerbach M, Hunt EA, Chang TP, Pusic M, Nadkarni V, Kessler D. Designing and Conducting Simulation-Based Research. Pediatrics 2014, 133: 1091-1101. PMID: 24819576, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-3267.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Design, Validity, and Reliability of a Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring Instrument
Cicero MX, Riera A, Northrup V, Auerbach M, Pearson K, Baum CR. Design, Validity, and Reliability of a Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring Instrument. Academic Pediatrics 2012, 13: 48-54. PMID: 23153602, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2012.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceDisaster MedicineEducation, Medical, GraduateHumansInternship and ResidencyPediatricsReproducibility of ResultsTriageConceptsIntraclass correlation coefficientGlobal assessmentPediatric disaster triagePostgraduate yearScoring instrumentOverall intraclass correlation coefficientAmbulatory patientsAirway managementColor-coding algorithmHead injuryPatientsTotal scoreTriage decisionsTriage performanceInstrument itemsModerate reliabilityOverall scoreScoresTriageInternal validityExcellent reliabilityResident performanceDisaster triageAnalysis of varianceAssessmentImproving Detection by Pediatric Residents of Endotracheal Tube Dislodgement with Capnography: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Langhan ML, Auerbach M, Smith AN, Chen L. Improving Detection by Pediatric Residents of Endotracheal Tube Dislodgement with Capnography: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2012, 160: 1009-1014.e1. PMID: 22244462, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCapnographyChildClinical CompetenceForeign-Body MigrationHumansInternship and ResidencyIntubation, IntratrachealOximetryPatient SimulationReproducibility of ResultsTracheaConceptsPediatric residentsEndotracheal tubeIntervention groupPulse oximetryStandard monitoringPercent of subjectsEndotracheal tube dislodgementSecondary outcomesControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeIntubated patientsTube dislodgementClinical experienceControl groupCapnographyPatient safetyDislodgementDidactic sessionsPostgraduate yearPatient simulatorOximetrySubjectsOutcomesGroupResidents
2011
Repetitive Pediatric Simulation Resuscitation Training
Auerbach M, Kessler D, Foltin JC. Repetitive Pediatric Simulation Resuscitation Training. Pediatric Emergency Care 2011, 27: 29-31. PMID: 21178809, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e3182043f3b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
The use of simulation for pediatric training and assessment
Weinberg ER, Auerbach MA, Shah NB. The use of simulation for pediatric training and assessment. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 2009, 21: 282-287. PMID: 19381090, DOI: 10.1097/mop.0b013e32832b32dc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildComputer SimulationEducation, MedicalHumansPediatricsReproducibility of ResultsResuscitationConceptsAcute care providersCare providersAssessment toolArea of resuscitationClinical outcomesIll patientsAirway managementRespiratory arrestAdjunctive methodHealthcare providersRetention of knowledgePediatric trainingSimulation-based trainingTraumaLethal eventRecent studiesTeam trainingProvidersSimulation trainingProcedural trainingFurther researchEffective training toolOngoing feedbackPatientsResuscitation