2023
Evaluation of Pediatric Readiness Using Simulation in General Emergency Departments in a Medically Underserved Region
Rutledge C, Waddell K, Gaither S, Whitfill T, Auerbach M, Tofil N. Evaluation of Pediatric Readiness Using Simulation in General Emergency Departments in a Medically Underserved Region. Pediatric Emergency Care 2023, 40: 335-340. PMID: 37973039, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric readiness scoreGeneral emergency departmentsPediatric patient volumeComposite quality scorePediatric patientsPediatric emergenciesEmergency departmentHigher composite quality scorePatient volumeNational Pediatric Readiness ProjectIll pediatric patientsUnderserved areasClinical care processesEmergency medical servicesPediatric readinessSimulated paediatric emergencyPediatric carePatientsCare processesHospital locationPediatric resourcesED locationMedical servicesUnderserved regionsSignificant differences
2020
Comparison of Two Telemedicine Delivery Modes for Neonatal Resuscitation Support: A Simulation-Based Randomized Trial
Gross IT, Whitfill T, Redmond B, Couturier K, Bhatnagar A, Joseph M, Joseph D, Ray J, Wagner M, Auerbach M. Comparison of Two Telemedicine Delivery Modes for Neonatal Resuscitation Support: A Simulation-Based Randomized Trial. Neonatology 2020, 117: 159-166. PMID: 31905354, DOI: 10.1159/000504853.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelivery modeRandomized trialsTelemedical interventionsNeonatal specialistsClinical impactNeonatal resuscitationResuscitative careSecondary aimPatient telemedicineOverall checklist scoreSimulation-based trialRemote specialistSignificant differencesNeonatesResuscitationRemote consultantsChecklist scoresPrimary aimMental demandsTrialsTeleconsultantsVideo reviewIndex toolTelemedicineProviders
2019
Eye-tracking during simulation-based neonatal airway management
Wagner M, Gröpel P, Bibl K, Olischar M, Auerbach MA, Gross IT. Eye-tracking during simulation-based neonatal airway management. Pediatric Research 2019, 87: 518-522. PMID: 31499516, DOI: 10.1038/s41390-019-0571-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEye-tracking glassesAirway managementNeonatal airway managementUmbilical vein catheterMain outcome measuresAirway providersMedical tasksVein catheterNeonatal resuscitationOutcome measuresMethodsThis studySimulation-based studyProvider behaviorUsabilityGaze behaviorSignificant differencesReal situationIdeal useFuture studiesProvidersParticipantsTeam membersTime of interestManagementCatheter
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 ResearchConceptsSingle-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 Index
2016
Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based Investigation
Cicero MX, Overly F, Brown L, Yarzebski J, Walsh B, Shabanova V, Auerbach M, Riera A, Adelgais K, Meckler G, Cone DC, Baum CR. Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based Investigation. Disaster Medicine And Public Health Preparedness 2016, 10: 253-260. PMID: 26744228, DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2015.171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTriage strategiesBlack patientsTriage levelRed patientsProspective cohort studyBetter patient outcomesEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCross-sectional analysisCohort studyPatient outcomesTriage outcomesMedical service providersPatientsTriageSignificant differencesTriage accuracyTriage resultsOutcomesPDT strategyParticipants
2015
Do you see what I see? A randomised pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of simulation-based training with videolaryngoscopy for neonatal intubation
Johnston LC, Chen R, Whitfill TM, Bruno CJ, Levit OL, Auerbach MA. Do you see what I see? A randomised pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of simulation-based training with videolaryngoscopy for neonatal intubation. BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning 2015, 1: 12. PMID: 35517843, PMCID: PMC8936656, DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2015-000031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAirway viewMinimum passing scorePilot studyAirway gradeBaseline demographicsDuration of attemptsPatient's airwayAirway intubationNeonatal intubationNeonatal resuscitationGlobal skills assessmentStorz C-MACDuration of trainingEducational sessionsVideolaryngoscopyAirwayDlSmall sample sizeEducational interventionIntubation trainingAirway trainersDirect visual confirmationIntubationC-MACSignificant differences