2019
EAST multicenter trial of simulation-based team training for pediatric trauma: Resuscitation task completion is highly variable during simulated traumatic brain injury resuscitation
Jensen AR, Bullaro F, Falcone RA, Daugherty M, Young LC, McLaughlin C, Park C, Lane C, Prince JM, Scherzer DJ, Maa T, Dunn J, Wining L, Hess J, Santos MC, O'Neill J, Katz E, O'Bosky K, Young T, Christison-Lagay E, Ahmed O, Burd RS, Auerbach M. EAST multicenter trial of simulation-based team training for pediatric trauma: Resuscitation task completion is highly variable during simulated traumatic brain injury resuscitation. The American Journal Of Surgery 2019, 219: 1057-1064. PMID: 31421895, PMCID: PMC8805641, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.07.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandardized data collectionMulticenter implementationProspective multicenter observational cohortResuscitation teamMulticenter observational cohortTraumatic brain injuryTraining program characteristicsObservational cohortMulticenter trialPediatric traumaSimulation-based training programBrain injuryTrauma volumeSimulation-based team trainingSimulated resuscitationOperating roomProgram characteristicsSimulation-based trainingResuscitationWide variabilitySitu simulationTraining programTeam trainingData collectionCompletion
2018
Neonatal 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 ResearchConceptsCompetency 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 assessment
2016
Simulation-Based Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sagalowsky S, Wynter S, Auerbach M, Pusic M, Kessler D. Simulation-Based Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016, 17: 169-178. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpem.2016.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency medicineEmergency medicinePatient outcomesProvider confidenceCase rarityRare procedureProvider experiencePatient safetyProcedural skillsSimulation-based trainingAssessment toolMedical educationProcedural skills trainingSimulation-based medical educationSkills trainingProcedural trainingMedicine
2015
Learn, See, Practice, Prove, Do, Maintain
Sawyer T, White M, Zaveri P, Chang T, Ades A, French H, Anderson J, Auerbach M, Johnston L, Kessler D. Learn, See, Practice, Prove, Do, Maintain. Academic Medicine 2015, 90: 1025-1033. PMID: 25881645, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000000734.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProcedural skills trainingSkills trainingPedagogical frameworkSimulation-based mastery learningAcquisition of competenciesProcedural skill developmentPsychomotor skill acquisitionSimulation-based trainingMastery learningSkill developmentDidactic educationCognitive knowledgeProcedural skillsMedical trainingSkill acquisitionCompetenciesLearnersTrainingDirect supervisionSkillsTraineesPracticeParadigm shiftFundamental goalEducationSimulation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowships
Doughty CB, Kessler DO, Zuckerbraun NS, Stone KP, Reid JR, Kennedy CS, Nypaver MM, Auerbach MA. Simulation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowships. Pediatrics 2015, 136: e152-e158. PMID: 26055850, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-4158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFellowship programsPediatric emergency medicine fellowshipPEM fellowshipPediatric emergency medicine fellowship programsResuscitation managementPEM fellowship programsAnonymous online surveyNext Accreditation SystemSimulation-based trainingTeamwork/communicationProcedural competencyAssessment toolPercent participateCurrent useProgram directorsSimulation curriculumYearsAttendanceOnline surveyResuscitationHospitalEffectiveness of simulationFellowship
2011
A Randomized Trial of Simulation-Based Deliberate Practice for Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills
Kessler DO, Auerbach M, Pusic M, Tunik MG, Foltin JC. A Randomized Trial of Simulation-Based Deliberate Practice for Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills. Simulation In Healthcare The Journal Of The Society For Simulation In Healthcare 2011, 6: 197-203. PMID: 21527870, DOI: 10.1097/sih.0b013e318216bfc1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSimulation-based trainingInfant lumbar punctureAudiovisual trainingDeliberate practice sessionsClinical examination performanceLumbar puncture skillsGraduate Medical EducationHigh-stakes environmentLumbar punctureApprenticeship modelMedical educationBrief quizExamination performanceSkill developmentDeliberate practiceAccreditation CouncilSkillsControl groupCurrent trainingPractice sessionsRandomized trialsSimulation trainingSafe environmentIntervention groupAV training
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 ResearchConceptsAcute 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