title: Simulation for neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation teams.
abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a highly technical and complex method of life support. Patient and circuit emergencies on ECMO are rare, but in these cases, prompt and correct actions to address the crisis are needed to prevent morbidity and mortality. ECMO simulation programs have gained popularity in recent years, as they provide a standardized educational experience for all members of the inter-professional care team. In addition to providing a context in which to solidify knowledge of ECMO support, participants are also able to focus on vital technical and behavioral skills that are not highlighted in other training methodologies. ECMO simulation can also be used for quality improvement, clinical and educational research, and assessment/credentialing. Multi-organizational international collaboratives have formed, and are working to standardize ECMO education training across institutions; simulation will play an essential role in this process.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064. Electronic address: Lindsay.johnston@yale.edu.
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.affiliation: Children's National Health System, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Oldenburg
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D015397:Program Evaluation; D058996:Quality Improvement
keywords: ECMO simulation; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Neonatal ECMO; Simulation