RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Comparing the utility of a novel neonatal resuscitation cart with a generic code cart using simulation: a randomised, controlled, crossover trial
JF BMJ Quality & Safety
JO BMJ Qual Saf
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 124
OP 129
DO 10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001336
VO 22
IS 2
A1 Ritu Chitkara
A1 Anand K Rajani
A1 Henry C Lee
A1 Sara F Snyder Hansen
A1 Louis P Halamek
YR 2013
UL http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/22/2/124.abstract
AB Objective To compare a novel neonatal resuscitation cart (NRC) to a generic code cart (GCC). Study design A prospective, randomised, controlled, crossover trial was performed to compare the utility of the NRC with the GCC during simulated deliveries of extremely low birthweight infants and infants with gastroschisis. Fifteen subjects participated. Mean times and accuracy of equipment and supply retrieval were compared for each scenario using the Wilcoxon test. Results Mean acquisition times for the NRC were always faster (by 58% to 74%) regardless of scenario (p<0.01). Accuracy of equipment selection did not differ. Ease of use was judged using a Likert scale (1=easiest to use; 5=most difficult), with mean score for NRC 1.1 and GCC 3.7 (p<0.0001). All subjects rated the NRC as easier to use. Conclusions The NRC was superior to the GCC in acquisition speed, supply selection and ease of use.