Developing adaptability: How a Human Factors-based simulation improves confidence in managing anaesthetic emergencies (4 November 2024)

Summary

Anaesthetic emergencies, though infrequent, pose a significant threat to patient safety. Simulation-based training offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in safe, realistic clinical scenarios, allowing them to hone their skills without risking patient harm. For the educator, the challenge lies in balancing the vast array of emergencies to be taught with limited resources available. This study explored whether focusing on transferable skills, specifically human factors, can improve confidence in managing these emergencies.