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First-Response ABCDE Management of Status Epilepticus: A Prospective High-Fidelity Simulation Study.
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 15.01.2022
Kliem Paulina S C, Tisljar Kai, Baumann Sira M, Grzonka Pascale, De Marchis Gian Marco, Bassetti Stefano, Bingisser Roland, Hunziker Sabina, Marsch Stephan C, Sutter Raoul
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Respiratory infections following status epilepticus (SE) are frequent, and associated with higher mortality, prolonged ICU stay, and higher rates of refractory SE. Lack of airway protection may contribute to respiratory infectious complications. This study investigates the order and frequency of physicians treating a simulated SE following a systematic Airways-Breathing-Circulation-Disability-Exposure (ABCDE) approach, identifies risk factors for non-adherence, and analyzes the compliance of an ABCDE guided approach to SE with current guidelines. We conducted a prospective single-blinded high-fidelity trial at a Swiss academic simulator training center. Physicians of different affiliations were confronted with a simulated SE. Physicians ( = 74) recognized SE and performed a median of four of the five ABCDE checks (interquartile range 3-4). Thereof, 5% performed a complete assessment. Airways were checked within the recommended timeframe in 46%, breathing in 66%, circulation in 92%, and disability in 96%. Head-to-toe (exposure) examination was performed in 15%. Airways were protected in a timely manner in 14%, oxygen supplied in 69%, and antiseizure drugs (ASDs) administered in 99%. Participants' neurologic affiliation was associated with performance of fewer checks (regression coefficient -0.49; = 0.015). We conclude that adherence to the ABCDE approach in a simulated SE was infrequent, but, if followed, resulted in adherence to treatment steps and more frequent protection of airways.