American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Checklists have been recognized by multiple industries as a valuable tool to reduce errors of omission. In the busy environment of a pediatric intensive care unit, adverse events are common and can have severe consequences. Researchers have focused on developing evidence-based practice guidelines; however, the nature of human error means that consistent application of this evidence in practice is challenging. ⋯ Prevention of adverse events is better than cure. Use of the KIDS SAFE checklist has the potential to reduce errors of omission in pediatric intensive care units.
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Management of acute coronary syndromes in elderly patients is poorly defined. ⋯ Functional decline in elderly patients with acute coronary syndromes is predictive of poor outcomes.
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Case Reports
Repeated scenario simulation to improve competency in critical care: a new approach for nursing education.
In Japan, nursing education is being reformed to improve nurses' competency. Interest in use of simulation-based education to increase nurses' competency is increasing. ⋯ Our new educational approach of using repeated scenario simulations and TAINS seemed not only to enhance individual nurses' technical skills in critical care nursing but also to improve their nontechnical skills somewhat.