An almost 10 year old complains of chest discomfort and is brought into the emergency room by his older sister. The patient refuses treatment because of previous bad experience with intravenous starts and adenosine. The patient remains conscious with a rapid heart rate for the first part of the scenario. As the scenario progresses, the patient then has a decreased level of consciousness with corresponding drop in blood pressure. Recognition of SVT and immediate management is required.

Goals & Objectives

Learning Objectives:

Recognition of tachyarrhythmia in a pediatric patient
Application of knowledge with prompt initiation of therapy and management of supraventricular tachycardia
Demonstrate skills in conflict management
Discuss relevance of consent to treatment by pediatric patient

Details

Simulation Modality:

Manikin-based

Equipment:

Child manikin capable of displaying dysrhythmias

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Citation:

Ng E. Pediatric supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/pediatric-supraventricular-tachycardia-svt/.

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