Improving code team performance and survival outcomes: implementation of pediatric resuscitation team training.

Lynda J. Knight; Julia M. Gabhart; Karla S. Earnest; Kit M. Leong; Andrew Anglemyer; Deborah Franzon

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Improving code team performance and survival outcomes: implementation of pediatric resuscitation team training.

April 16, 2014

Knight LJ, Gabhart JM, Earnest KS, et al. Crit Care Med. 2014;42(2):243-251.

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Using simulated code blues, this observation study found that a structured team training led to improvements in resuscitation performance and enhanced survival to discharge. This study adds to the evidence supporting the use of simulation training.

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