Title: Simulated Protected Code Blue
1Simulated Protected Code Blue
- Randy Wax, MD, FRCPC
- Rod MacDonald, RRT
- Human Simulation Program, Mount Sinai Hospital/
- University of Toronto
- Peter Brindley, MD, FRCPC
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University
of Alberta - Revised January 16, 2004
2Present basic concepts of biohazard protection
during resuscitation and Protected Code Blue
protocols
3Simulated biohazard resuscitation scenarios with
post-scenario debriefing
4First responder discovers unstable
situation Activates Protected Code Blue
FIRST RESPONDER
5Place HiOx mask with filter onto patient
FIRST RESPONDER
6Initiate chest compressions if no pulse If First
Responder can provide automated or manual
defibrillation, check and rhythm and shock if
equipment available
FIRST RESPONDER
7First responders should not perform high risk
procedures
FIRST RESPONDER
8PCB Team dons personal protective equipment and
adjunct equipment (PAPR in this simulation)
PCB TEAM
9PCB Team dons personal protective equipment and
adjunct equipment (PAPR in this simulation)
PCB TEAM
10PCB Team members bring resuscitation equipment
into room
PCB TEAM
11PCB Team members bring resuscitation equipment
into room
PCB TEAM
12First Responder gives report to first PCB Team
member entering room then leaves
FIRST RESPONDER
PCB TEAM
13Confirm HiOx mask on patient Attach cardiac
monitor, pulse oximeter Check initial rhythm
14Shock VF or pulseless VT
15Rapid sequence intubation by expert
intubator Manual bag ventilation with filter and
2-person technique only if absolutely necessary
16Confirm ETT placement with disposable CO2
detector, observation Difficult to auscultate
with PAPR Note Should have filter between ETT
and CO2 detector!!!
17Ventilate with filter between bag and ETT
18Is PEA present? Consider tension
pneumothorax Needle decompression /- chest tube
if suspected
19Is PEA present? Consider tension
pneumothorax Needle decompression /- chest tube
if suspected
20Once patient stabilized, begin plans for
transport of patient to ICU (or decontamination
of room and staff if patient to remain in room)
21PCB Team to leave room and decontaminate when
patient stable
22Produced By Human Simulation Program, Division
of Critical Care Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada And Department of
Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Randy Wax Dr. Peter Brindley Rod
MacDonald, RRT