Linear Cognitive Aid for Pediatric Emergencies

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinicial trial is to test the acceptability and feasibility of linear cognitive aid intervention to support EMS teams in responding to pediatric emergencies. We are testing the hypothesis that cognitive aids with linear logic will be feasible to use and acceptable to EMS teams in urban and rural areas. Researchers will compare technical performance, teamwork, and self-assessed cognitive load of participants to see the difference between performing resuscitations using their current standard with existing cognitive aids and using our linear cognitive aid. Participants' teams will: * perform in situ high-fidelity simulation of two critical children's resuscitation scenarios * be randomized to 1) perform both resuscitations with their current standard with existing cognitive aids or 2) perform both resuscitations using our linear cognitive aid.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams who respond to pediatric emergencies involving cardiac arrest and other critical situations. It's designed to see if a new app, which provides step-by-step guidance during resuscitation, helps these teams.

Inclusion Criteria

Speaks and understands English

Active public, private, volunteer, hospital-based, or third-party EMS providers

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

My condition is currently stable and not worsening.

Participant Groups

The study tests an app called 'Linear Cognitive Aid' that supports EMS teams in pediatric resuscitations. Teams will be randomly chosen to use either their usual aids or the new app during simulated emergency scenarios to compare effectiveness.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Linear Cognitive AidExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

We will perform in situ high-fidelity simulation of two critical children's emergency resuscitation scenarios using a linear cognitive aid

Group II: Current Standard with Existing Cognitive AidsActive Control1 Intervention

We will perform in situ high-fidelity simulation of two critical children's emergency resuscitation scenarios using the current standard of care with existing cognitive aids.