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. 2016 Nov 18;42(1):100.
doi: 10.1186/s13052-016-0313-0.

Performances of low level hospital health caregivers after a neonatal resuscitation course

Giuseppe De Bernardo  1 , Desirée Sordino  2 , Francesco Cavallin  3 , Veronica Mardegan  4 , Nicoletta Doglioni  4 , Maria Luisa Tataranno  5 , Daniele Trevisanuto  4
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Performances of low level hospital health caregivers after a neonatal resuscitation course

Giuseppe De Bernardo et al. Ital J Pediatr. .

Abstract

Background: High fidelity simulation has been executed to allow the evaluation of technical and non-technical skills of health caregivers. Our objective was to assess technical and non-technical performances of low level hospitals health caregivers who attended a Neonatal Resuscitation course using high fidelity simulation in a standard-setting scenario.

Methods: Twenty-three volunteers were asked to manage a simple scenario (infant with secondary apnea) after the course. Technical and non-technical skills were assessed by using previously published scores. Performances were assessed during the scenario and after 2 months by filmed video recordings.

Results: Sixteen (69.5%) participants failed to pass the minimum required technical score. Staff experience and participation in previous courses were associated to higher score in technical and non-technical skills, while working in level I or II hospitals did not affect the scores. Previous experience in neonatal resuscitation requiring positive pressure ventilation was associated to better non-technical performance. Technical and non-technical scores were significantly correlated (r = 0.67, p = 0.0005). Delayed and direct evaluation of technical skills provided the same scores.

Conclusions: A neonatal resuscitation course, performed by using a high fidelity simulation manikin, had a limited impact on technical and non-technical skills of participants working in low level hospitals. Training programs should be tailored to the participants' professional background and to the more relevant sessions.

Keywords: Course; Infant newborn; Neonatal resuscitation; Training.

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