Simulation of Pediatric Trauma Stabilization in 35 North Carolina Emergency Departments: Identification of Targets for Performance Improvement

Abstract

This study used simulation to identify deficiencies in stabilization of children presenting to EDs, revealing that mistakes are ubiquitous. ED personnel were universally receptive to feedback. Future research should investigate whether interventions aimed at improving identified deficiencies can improve trauma stabilization performance and, ultimately, the outcomes of children who present to EDs.