Table 2 Examples and frequency of detected cognitive events
From: Measuring cognitively demanding activities in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Events | Examples | Frequency of detected events |
|---|---|---|
Airway | Clear airway, look up equipment size for intubation | 9 |
Assess | Collect vital signs, situational information, and history to understand the patient’s underlying problems | 21 |
Circulation | Supervise chest compressions and swap team members to maintain quality | 1 |
Medication | Look up, calculate dose, and administer or monitor administration of drugs | 34 |
Protocol | Review or explain steps to provide optimal care | 20 |
Rhythm | Pause activity to assess patient vital signs and determine next course of action | 29 |
Setup | Unpacking, connecting, and attaching tools for resuscitation | 25 |
Defibrillation | Recognize patient’s pulse and apply electrical shock to reset patient’s heart rhythm | 34 |
Grand total | Â | 173 |