SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Design of a Novel Arrhythmia and Cardiac Arrest Simulation Curriculum

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A novel rapid response, arrhythmia, and cardiac arrest simulation curriculum was developed for internal medicine residents after identifying a training gap: 30–35% of first-year residents failed a formal arrhythmia/cardiac arrest simulation exam, and 75% reported low confidence by the end of intern year.<br /><br />The course included five 1-hour noon sessions for inpatient wards teams: two didactic sessions and three small-group rapid response simulations. A 20-item survey was used before and after the course, with 6 knowledge questions and 14 attitude questions. Thirty-six residents participated, with 31 pre-course survey responses and 17 post-course responses. Pre- and post-course results were compared using Student’s t-test.<br /><br />Results showed significant improvement after the course. Attitude scores improved significantly on 11 of 14 items, and knowledge scores increased from 62.3% to 83.3%. Two attitude items without significant change were already highly rated at baseline and related to confidence in simulations. The remaining non-significant item addressed confidence in identifying reversible causes of cardiac arrest, which was targeted with a didactic session.<br /><br />Overall, the short didactic and simulation-based curriculum significantly improved resident knowledge and attitudes toward rapid response and cardiac arrest scenarios. The authors conclude that this is a feasible and effective educational intervention for improving resident preparedness in high-stakes emergencies.

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Caroline Coleman

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Author List Caroline Coleman, Kuhan Mahendraraj, Tucker Pope

Category Innovations

Concept Simulation Curriculum

Concept Rapid Response

Concept Cardiac Arrest

Concept Cardiac Arrhythmia

Concept Resident

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta VA)

Presenting Author Caroline Coleman

Track Education

Keywords

rapid response simulation

cardiac arrest

arrhythmia

internal medicine residents

simulation curriculum

resident education

knowledge improvement

attitude change

medical training

emergency preparedness

Simulation Curriculum

Rapid Response

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrhythmia

Resident