Evidence · Randomised trial
Effect of a Mobile App on Prehospital Medication Errors During Simulated Pediatric Resuscitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
- Cardiac arrest and resuscitation
- Cardiovascular
- Education and simulation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Professional practice
- Transport
- Transport and retrieval
Summary
A multicentre randomised trial in Switzerland testing whether a dedicated mobile app reduces paediatric emergency drug preparation errors during simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. 150 advanced paramedics prepared four intravenous emergency drugs in a standardised simulated scenario involving an 18-month-old child, either with app support or conventional methods. App use was associated with markedly fewer medication errors and faster time to drug delivery. Relevant to those interested in medication safety, prehospital paediatric resuscitation and simulation-based practice change.
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