Prevalence of Errors in Anaphylaxis in Kids (PEAK): A Multicenter Simulation-Based Study
A multi-institutional, international pediatric anaphylaxis management trial evaluating practice variation was published by the International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research, & Education (INSPIRE) Network including UNCsim’s own Dr. Benny Joyner. You can read the article here: Maa T, Scherzer … Read more
Pediatric Simulation Facilitator Workshop
In preparation for the expanding pediatric services in Raleigh, a team of educators from NC Children’s underwent a Pediatric Simulation Facilitator Workshop on October 16th. Topics included running the simulators and debriefing simulations. Faculty for this event were Ms Lisa … Read more
Simulation Supports Global Health
Dr. Stephanie Woodward, UNC Anesthesia CA3 recently assisted Dr. Janey Phelps with teaching with simulation at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa. Dr. Phelps assisted the local team in establishing a simulation based patient safety program in 2016. You can … Read more
Annual Pediatric Anesthesia Bootcamp
On August 31, the Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship ran their annual skills bootcamp to welcome the new fellows. Each year the anesthesia department brings in three fellows to specialize in pediatric anesthesia. This bootcamp provide the basic skills and tools to … Read more
UNCsim in Amsterdam
The 10th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops were held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands this week. Drs Kim Blasius from Pediatric Anesthesia and Benny Joyner from Pediatrics attended to present the abstracts. Rutledge C, Joyner B, Zinkan L, Gaither S, … Read more
UNCsim Team at IMSH2018
UNCsim had another strong presence at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) this weekend in Los Angeles. Medical students Mr. O’Gorman and Mr. Cutshaw presented on their Simulation Lab Integrated Curriculum Experience (SLICE) student driven skills sessions. The … Read more
AAMS Neonatal and Pediatric Award of Excellence
Congratulations to the UNC Carolina Air Care Team for being awarded the 2017 Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Neonatal and Pediatric Award of Excellence. Not only does the team provide exceptional care to our smallest and most vulnerable patients, they … Read more
Joyner Presents on Suspending Disbelief
Dr. Benny Joyner provided a Grand Rounds for the Department of Pediatrics entitled “Suspending Disbelief: Utilizing Medical Simulation to Improve Patient Care”. The presentation began with an overview of the importance of debriefing in both simulation and daily clinical care. … Read more
Quinsey Returns to Lead Skull Base Lab
Dr. Carolyn Quinsey has returned to UNC following a Pediatric Neurosurgery fellowship and takes the reigns as Director of the Neurosurgery Skull Base Lab. The lab is part of the Miracles in Sight Surgical Skills Laboratory. The new curriculum she is … Read more
First NC Children’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit Simulation
The first Post Anesthesia Care Unit in the UNC Children’s Hospital was held on September 28th. The patient presented with respiratory distress and was treated by the team. Debriefing for the event focused on TeamSTEPPS concepts as well as process … Read more
