Three-step clinical simulation model: An initiative to guide its implementation. / Modelo de simulación clínica en 3 pasos: una iniciativa para guiar su implementación.

The design and implementation of simulation-based learning is a major institutional challenge. It involves planning the activity and preparing information and resources, as well as accompanying and guiding participants towards the achievement of learning outcomes. There are currently different global recommendations that contribute to a high-quality implementation of simulations. The objective of this article is to present a simulation model that both integrates these guidelines and serves as a guide for those who are in the early stages of this educational strategy.

El diseño y la implementación de la enseñanza basada en simulación resulta un gran desafío institucional. Supone planificar la actividad, preparar información y recursos, así como acompañar y guiar a los participantes hacia el logro de los resultados de aprendizaje. Actualmente, existen diferentes recomendaciones globales que contribuyen a una implementación de calidad de la simulación. El propósito de este artículo consiste en presentar un modelo de simulación que integre dichos lineamientos y sirva de guía para quienes se inician en el uso de esta estrategia educativa.

Pregnancy outcomes and vaccine effectiveness during the period of omicron as the variant of concern, INTERCOVID-2022: a multinational, observational study.

BACKGROUND: In 2021, we showed an increased risk associated with COVID-19 in pregnancy. Since then, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has undergone genetic mutations. We aimed to examine the effects on maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19 during pregnancy, and evaluate vaccine effectiveness, when omicron (B.1.1.529) was the variant of concern. METHODS: INTERCOVID-2022 is a large, prospective, observational study, involving 41 hospitals across 18 countries. Each woman with real-time PCR or rapid test, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in pregnancy was compared with two unmatched women without a COVID-19 diagnosis who were recruited concomitantly and consecutively in pregnancy or at delivery. Mother and neonate dyads were followed until hospital discharge. Primary outcomes were maternal morbidity and mortality index (MMMI), severe neonatal morbidity index (SNMI), and severe perinatal morbidity and mortality index (SPMMI). Vaccine effectiveness was estimated, adjusted by maternal risk profile. FINDINGS: We enrolled 4618 pregnant women from Nov 27, 2021 (the day after WHO declared omicron a variant of concern), to June 30, 2022: 1545 (33%) women had a COVID-19 diagnosis (median gestation 36·7 weeks [IQR 29·0-38·9]) and 3073 (67%) women, with similar demographic characteristics, did not have a COVID-19 diagnosis. Overall, women with a diagnosis had an increased risk for MMMI (relative risk [RR] 1·16 [95% CI 1·03-1·31]) and SPMMI (RR 1·21 [95% CI 1·00-1·46]). Women with a diagnosis, compared with those without a diagnosis, also had increased risks of SNMI (RR 1·23 [95% CI 0·88-1·71]), although the lower bounds of the 95% CI crossed unity. Unvaccinated women with a COVID-19 diagnosis had a greater risk of MMMI (RR 1·36 [95% CI 1·12-1·65]). Severe COVID-19 symptoms in the total sample increased the risk of severe maternal complications (RR 2·51 [95% CI 1·84-3·43]), perinatal complications (RR 1·84 [95% CI 1·02-3·34]), and referral, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, or death (RR 11·83 [95% CI 6·67-20·97]). Severe COVID-19 symptoms in unvaccinated women increased the risk of MMMI (RR 2·88 [95% CI 2·02-4·12]) and referral, ICU admission, or death (RR 20·82 [95% CI 10·44-41·54]). 2886 (63%) of 4618 total participants had at least a single dose of any vaccine, and 2476 (54%) of 4618 had either complete or booster doses. Vaccine effectiveness (all vaccines combined) for severe complications of COVID-19 for all women with a complete regimen was 48% (95% CI 22-65) and 76% (47-89) after a booster dose. For women with a COVID-19 diagnosis, vaccine effectiveness of all vaccines combined for women with a complete regimen was 74% (95% CI 48-87) and 91% (65-98) after a booster dose. INTERPRETATION: COVID-19 in pregnancy, during the first 6 months of omicron as the variant of concern, was associated with increased risk of severe maternal morbidity and mortality, especially among symptomatic and unvaccinated women. Women with complete or boosted vaccine doses had reduced risk for severe symptoms, complications, and death. Vaccination coverage among pregnant women remains a priority. FUNDING: None.

Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With and Without COVID-19 Infection: The INTERCOVID Multinational Cohort Study.

Importance: Detailed information about the association of COVID-19 with outcomes in pregnant individuals compared with not-infected pregnant individuals is much needed. Objective: To evaluate the risks associated with COVID-19 in pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with not-infected, concomitant pregnant individuals. Design, Setting, and Participants: In this cohort study that took place from March to October 2020, involving 43 institutions in 18 countries, 2 unmatched, consecutive, not-infected women were concomitantly enrolled immediately after each infected woman was identified, at any stage of pregnancy or delivery, and at the same level of care to minimize bias. Women and neonates were followed up until hospital discharge. Exposures: COVID-19 in pregnancy determined by laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 and/or radiological pulmonary findings or 2 or more predefined COVID-19 symptoms. Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome measures were indices of (maternal and severe neonatal/perinatal) morbidity and mortality; the individual components of these indices were secondary outcomes. Models for these outcomes were adjusted for country, month entering study, maternal age, and history of morbidity. Results: A total of 706 pregnant women with COVID-19 diagnosis and 1424 pregnant women without COVID-19 diagnosis were enrolled, all with broadly similar demographic characteristics (mean [SD] age, 30.2 [6.1] years). Overweight early in pregnancy occurred in 323 women (48.6%) with COVID-19 diagnosis and 554 women (40.2%) without. Women with COVID-19 diagnosis were at higher risk for preeclampsia/eclampsia (relative risk [RR], 1.76; 95% CI, 1.27-2.43), severe infections (RR, 3.38; 95% CI, 1.63-7.01), intensive care unit admission (RR, 5.04; 95% CI, 3.13-8.10), maternal mortality (RR, 22.3; 95% CI, 2.88-172), preterm birth (RR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.30-1.94), medically indicated preterm birth (RR, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.56-2.51), severe neonatal morbidity index (RR, 2.66; 95% CI, 1.69-4.18), and severe perinatal morbidity and mortality index (RR, 2.14; 95% CI, 1.66-2.75). Fever and shortness of breath for any duration was associated with increased risk of severe maternal complications (RR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.92-3.40) and neonatal complications (RR, 4.97; 95% CI, 2.11-11.69). Asymptomatic women with COVID-19 diagnosis remained at higher risk only for maternal morbidity (RR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.00-1.54) and preeclampsia (RR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.01-2.63). Among women who tested positive (98.1% by real-time polymerase chain reaction), 54 (13%) of their neonates tested positive. Cesarean delivery (RR, 2.15; 95% CI, 1.18-3.91) but not breastfeeding (RR, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.66-1.85) was associated with increased risk for neonatal test positivity. Conclusions and Relevance: In this multinational cohort study, COVID-19 in pregnancy was associated with consistent and substantial increases in severe maternal morbidity and mortality and neonatal complications when pregnant women with and without COVID-19 diagnosis were compared. The findings should alert pregnant individuals and clinicians to implement strictly all the recommended COVID-19 preventive measures.

Self-directed video versus instructor-based neonatal resuscitation training: a randomized controlled blinded non-inferiority multicenter international study.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of video-assisted self-directed neonatal resuscitation skills course with video-assisted facilitator-led course. METHODS: This multicenter, randomized, blinded, non-inferiority-controlled trial compared two methods of teaching basic neonatal resuscitation skills using mask ventilation. Groups of novice providers watched an instructional video. One group received instructor facilitation (Ins-Video). The other group did not (Self-Video). An Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) measured skills performance, and a written test gauged knowledge. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-four students completed the study. Sixty-three of 68 in the Self-Video Group (92.6%) and 59 of 66 in the Ins-Video Group (89.4%) achieved post-training competency in positive pressure ventilation (primary outcome). OSCE passing rates were low in both groups. Knowledge survey scores were comparable between groups and non-inferior. CONCLUSIONS: Video self-instruction taught novice providers positive pressure ventilation skills and theoretical knowledge, but it was insufficient for mastery of basic neonatal resuscitation in simulation environment.

Estrés en padres de recién nacidos prematuros de muy bajo peso hospitalizados en unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales. Estudio multicéntrico / Stress in parents of very low birth weight preterm infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units. A multicenter study

Introducción. El nacimiento de un hijo prematuro es un evento estresante para sus padres. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el estrés inicial de padres de recién nacidos de muy bajo peso de nacimiento (RNMBPN) hospitalizados en 12 unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales en una red neonatal sudamericana, identificar los factores asociados y comparar el nivel de estrés parental en centros públicos vs. privados. Población y métodos. Estudio transversal en madres/padres de RNMBPN (de 500 a 1500 g). El estrés parental inicial se midió utilizando la Escala de Estrés Parental en una escala de 1 (bajo estrés) a 5 (alto estrés). Las características sociodemográficas de las madres/padres y de los neonatos fueron recolectadas y asociadas a los niveles de estrés parental. Resultados. Participaron del estudio 273 padres / madres de un total de 218 RNMBPN. La encuesta fue aplicada en el 5,9 ± 2,0 días de vida del recién nacido. El estrés parental total promedio fue de 3,1 ± 0,8, y la subescala rol parental fue aquella que puntuó más alto (3,6). Tener un menor nivel educacional, estar desempleado, no haber tomado al recién nacido en brazos y el requerimiento de apoyo ventilatorio se asociaron a mayor estrés parental. El estrés fue mayor en madres que en padres y en centros públicos que en privados. Conclusiones. En padres de RNMBPN, se encontró un estrés inicial moderado. El factor más relevante fue la alteración en su rol parental. El estrés parental fue mayor en las madres y en los centros públicos. Se requiere una mayor sensibilización, investigación e intervención en esta área.

Introduction. The birth of a premature baby is a stressful event for parents. The objective of this study was to determine early stress in parents of very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) hospitalized in 12 neonatal intensive care units from a South American Neonatal Network, to identify associated factors, and to compare the level of parental stress in public versus private healthcare facilities. Population and Methods. Cross-sectional study in mothers/fathers of VLBWIs (500 to 1500 g). Early parental stress was measured using the Parental Stressor Scale, with a score from 1 (low stress) to 5 (high stress). The sociodemographic characteristics of parents and newborn infants were collected and associated with levels of parental stress. Results. The study included273 fathers/mothers of a total of218 VLBW preterm infants. The survey was administered at 5.9 ± 2.0 days of life. The average total parental stress was 3.1 ± 0.8, and the highest score was obtained for the parental role subscale (3.6). A lower education level, unemployment, not having held the newborn infant, and respiratory support requirement were associated with higher parental stress levels. Stress was higher among mothers than fathers, and at public facilities versus private ones. Conclusions. Among parents of VLBWIs, a moderate early parental stress was observed. Parental role alteration was the most relevant factor. Parental stress was higher among mothers and at public healthcare facilities. A greater sensitization, further research and interventions in this area are required.

Stress in parents of very low birth weight preterm infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units. A multicenter study.

INTRODUCTION: The birth of a premature baby is a stressful event for parents. The objective of this study was to determine early stress in parents of very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) hospitalized in 12 neonatal intensive care units from a South American Neonatal Network, to identify associated factors, and to compare the level of parental stress in public versus private healthcare facilities. POPULATION AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study in mothers/fathers of VLBWIs (500 to 1500 g). Early parental stress was measured using the Parental Stressor Scale, with a score from 1 (low stress) to 5 (high stress). The sociodemographic characteristics of parents and newborn infants were collected and associated with levels of parental stress. RESULTS: The study included 273 fathers/mothers of a total of 218 VLBW preterm infants. The survey was administered at 5.9 ± 2.0 days of life. The average total parental stress was 3.1 ± 0.8, and the highest score was obtained for the parental role subscale (3.6). A lower education level, unemployment, not having held the newborn infant, and respiratory support requirement were associated with higher parental stress levels. Stress was higher among mothers than fathers, and at public facilities versus private ones. CONCLUSIONS: Among parents of VLBWIs, a moderate early parental stress was observed. Parental role alteration was the most relevant factor. Parental stress was higher among mothers and at public healthcare facilities. A greater sensitization, further research and interventions in this area are required.

Cursos de reanimación cardiopulmonar básicos para padres de recién nacidos y lactantes / Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses for parents of newborns and infants

Los cursos de reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP), cumplen todas las definiciones de una actividad educativa dirigida hacia la prevención, por parte de los padres, de la muerte por paro cardiorrespiratorio de pacientes de riesgo y/o población general. Su finalidad es principalmente la de mejorar el cuidado hogareño de los pacientes y brindar confianza antes del alta de los sectores de internación, sobre todo de cuidados intensivos. En la actualidad, forman parte del protocolo de alta de muchos servicios de neonatología, aunque hay propuestas que superan este objetivo y se extienden a otras áreas, tales como los distintos ámbitos educativos y cuidadores. A nivel local, se destaca la experiencia del grupo de RCP neonatal de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría en sus funciones de dictado regular de cursos a grupos familiares de pacientes de alto riesgo, así como también en la creación y difusión de contenidos.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses meet all the definitions of an educational activity for prevention of cardiac arrest death by risk patients' parents and/or the general population. The aim is to improve patients ́ home care and turn parents confident before their children are discharged from hospital, mainly from intensive care units. Currently these courses are part of discharge protocols in many neonatologist services although there are offers that exceed this target, and extend to other areas such as education and caregivers. Locally the experience of neonatal CPR at the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría stands out in connection with delivering courses to high risk patients ́ parents as well as designing and spreading learning material

[Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses for parents of newborns and infants]. / Cursos de reanimación cardiopulmonar básicos para padres de recién nacidos y lactantes.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses meet all the definitions of an educational activity for prevention of cardiac arrest death by risk patients' parents and/or the general population. The aim is to improve patients' home care and turn parents confident before their children are discharged from hospital, mainly from intensive care units. Currently these courses are part of discharge protocols in many neonatologist services although there are offers that exceed this target, and extend to other areas such as education and caregivers. Locally the experience of neonatal CPR at the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría stands out in connection with delivering courses to high risk patients' parents as well as designing and spreading learning material.

Síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos en neonatología. Comparación de dos períodos / Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in neonatology. A comparison of two periods

Introducción. El síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos es una causa importante de morbimortalidad en la terapia intensiva pediátrica y neonatal. Se estudió la evolución clínica de esta entidad en una terapia intensiva neonatal de alta complejidad y que atiende sólo a pacientes derivados, con el objetivo de analizar los cambios ocurridos en esta grave afección en dos períodos (1997 y 2002).Población, material y métodos. Se estudiaron en forma prospectiva 100 neonatos sucesivos internados en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatal del Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. J. P. Garrahan entre el 1 de julio y el 31 de diciembre de 1997 (período I) y el 1º de diciembre de 2001 al 31 de julio del 2002(período II).Se analizó el síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos en relación a la frecuencia global, las causas más frecuentes, su momento de aparición, el grado de compromiso de los diferentes órganos y la evolución final.Se definió al síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos como la presencia de disfunción de dos órganos o sistemas o más por más de 24 horas. Los criterios de disfunción para cada órgano se definieron según un trabajo previo a los fines de la comparación entre ambos períodos.Resultados. En el período II hubo mayor frecuencia de esta entidad (n= 60) (p mayor 0,05). La mortalidad fue menor en el período II en comparación con el período I (15 por ciento y 23,3 por ciento respectivamente) (p mayor 0,05).Hubo mayor progresión al síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos en el período II en los pacientes con malformaciones digestivas y cardiopatías congénitas.Se comprobó un patrón evolutivo en el período II similar al período I, con alta frecuencia de casos que se agravaron o desarrollaron la disfunción de órganos luego del ingreso. Se observó mayor mortalidad cuanto mayor era el número de órganos o sistemas involucrados en ambos períodos.Conclusiones. En los períodos analizados hubo cambios importantes en la evolución del síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos; esta condición fue más frecuente y menor su mortalidad en elperíodo II. Se observó la persistencia elevada de presentación de la disfunción de órganos después del ingreso y mayor mortalidad cuanto mayor era el número de órganos o sistemas afectados.