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Acute Appendicitis Post-op

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 31 - Abdullah Yusuf - Acute Appendicitis - Adolescent - Preoperative Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Abdullah Yusuf, a 12-year-old Arab American male, was admitted for a perforated appendix and a successful appendectomy was performed. Abdullah has a naso-gastric tube and...

Pediatrics

Acute Appendicitis Post-op

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 31 - Abdullah Yusuf - Acute Appendicitis - Adolescent - Preoperative Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: acute appendicitis, adolescent, appendectomy, naso-gastric tube, pain management, penrose drain, perforated appendix, peritonitis, postoperative care, postoperative pain,

Acute Appendicitis Pre-op

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 30 - Abdullah Yusuf - Acute Appendicitis - Adolescent - Preoperative Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Abdullah Yusuf, a 12-year-old Arab American male, was brought to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, vomiting, and low-grade fever. Emergency surgery for...

Pediatrics

Acute Appendicitis Pre-op

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 30 - Abdullah Yusuf - Acute Appendicitis - Adolescent - Preoperative Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: abdominal pain, acute appendicitis, adolescent, pediatrics, preoperative care, sbar, surgery prep,

Acute Asthma

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 24 - Emilia Garcia - Acute Asthma - School Age - Management of Impaired Gas Exchange on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Emilia Garcia is a 9-year-old Hispanic female with acute asthma exacerbation related to pet dander exposure. She was admitted to the...

Pediatrics

Acute Asthma

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 24 - Emilia Garcia - Acute Asthma - School Age - Management of Impaired Gas Exchange on...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: acute asthma, asthma exacerbation, asthma management, management of impaired gas exchange, nebulizer treatment, pediatrics, school age,

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 21 - Suzie Porter - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - School Age - Platelet Transfusion Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Suzie Porter is a 6-year-old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She presented to her outpatient oncology clinic with an elevated temperature and...

Pediatrics

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 21 - Suzie Porter - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - School Age - Platelet Transfusion Management on the...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemotherapy, oncology clinic, pediatrics, platelet transfusion management, school age, symptom management,

Adult Seizure in EMU

Baylor College of Medicine

Jamie Walden is a 24-year-old female with a history of febrile seizures starting at age 2, with subsequent seizures when she was 12. She failed several AEDs and is admitted to the EMU for seizure classification as part of a presurgical workup for epilepsy surgery. The learner must perform an...

Neurology
Pediatrics

Adult Seizure in EMU

SimX Nursing Bundle

Jamie Walden is a 24-year-old female with a history of febrile seizures starting at age 2, with subsequent seizures when she was 12. She failed...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing, Resident
Specialty: Neurology, Pediatrics
Author: Baylor College of Medicine
Language: English
Room size: 17x14
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Adult
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: aura, epilepsy, generalized tonic clonic seizure, seizure,

Bronchiolitis

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 06 - Haley Medvedev - Bronchiolitis Presumptive Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Infant - Management of Respiratory Distress on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Haley Medvedev is a 5-month-old Caucasian female who was admitted with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is...

Pediatrics

Bronchiolitis

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 06 - Haley Medvedev - Bronchiolitis Presumptive Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Infant - Management of Respiratory Distress...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English, Spanish
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: bronchiolitis, infant, neonatal, pediatrics, presumptive respiratory syncytial virus, respiratory distress, rsv,

BTT Shunt Occlusion in Interstage Patient with HLHS

Children's National

The patient is a 5-week-old baby girl with a prenatal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, status post-Norwood with a 3.5mm BTT shunt at DOL5. Her intraoperative and postoperative course was relatively unremarkable, and she had been in the hospital for two weeks post-op, working on feeding issues. She has...

Pediatrics

The patient is a 5-week-old baby girl with a prenatal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, status post-Norwood with a 3.5mm BTT shunt at DOL5....

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, Resident
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Children's National
Language: English
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Pediatric
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: emesis, hypoplastic, infant, norwood, pediatrics, postoperative, shunt,

Closed Head Injury

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 20 - Cooper Madison - Closed Head Injury - School Age - Seizure Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Cooper Madison, a 6-year-old Caucasian male, arrived at the emergency department with a closed head injury and concussion. A CT scan indicated possible...

Pediatrics

Closed Head Injury

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 20 - Cooper Madison - Closed Head Injury - School Age - Seizure Management on the Elsevier...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: closed head injury, concussion, pediatrics, sbar, school age, seizure, seizure management,

Coarctation of the Aorta

Children's National

2-week-old baby girl otherwise healthy, born at 38 weeks presenting with respiratory distress. Her parents have noted that she has been breathing faster and feeding less. She has an older brother (3-year-old who is in daycare). Symptoms have been getting worse over the last couple days. She was seen at...

Cardiology
Pediatrics

2-week-old baby girl otherwise healthy, born at 38 weeks presenting with respiratory distress. Her parents have noted that she has been breathing faster and feeding...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Advanced Practice Provider, Nursing, Physician
Specialty: Cardiology, Pediatrics
Author: Children's National
Language: English
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: CXR, ED, icu, pediatrics, PGE, respiratory distress,

Community Newborn Checkup

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 16-year-old female who is 4 weeks postpartum is having difficulty breastfeeding. The learner–who is a public health nurse–is sent for a home visit to appropriately assess the new mother’s concerns. During this visit, the learner will discuss breastfeeding, identify any safety issues in the home environment, and examine the...

Community Health
Pediatrics

Community Newborn Checkup

SimX Nursing Bundle
Social Determinants of Health

A 16-year-old female who is 4 weeks postpartum is having difficulty breastfeeding. The learner–who is a public health nurse–is sent for a home visit to...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle, Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Community Health, Pediatrics
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Home
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: breastfeeding, community health, home safety, home visit, house call, newborn, obstetrics and gynecology, parenting, pediatrics, postpartum, public health, social determinants of health,

Compound Fracture

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 16 - Pedro Gomez - Forearm Compound Fracture - Preschooler - Varicella Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Pedro Gomez, a 5-year-old Hispanic male, was admitted for an open reduction and internal fixation of a left forearm compound fracture. Following an uneventful...

Pediatrics

Compound Fracture

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 16 - Pedro Gomez - Forearm Compound Fracture - Preschooler - Varicella Management on the Elsevier Evolve...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: antipyretics, compound fracture, forearm, isolation precautions, pediatrics, postoperative, preschooler, sbar, varicella management,

Congestive Heart Failure

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 10 - Isabella Burgel - Ventricular Septal Defect Congestive Heart Failure - Toddler - Acute Hypokalemia Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Isabella Burgel is an 18-month-old Hispanic female with Down syndrome who presented to her pediatrician’s office with poor feeding, tachycardia,...

Pediatrics

Congestive Heart Failure

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 10 - Isabella Burgel - Ventricular Septal Defect Congestive Heart Failure - Toddler - Acute Hypokalemia Management...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: acute hypokalemia management, congestive heart failure, down syndrome, patient education, sbar, toddler, ventricular septal defect,

Cystic Fibrosis

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 33 - Kyle Reeves - Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation - Adolescent - Management of Respiratory Arrest on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Kyle Reeves, a 16-year-old Caucasian male with a history of cystic fibrosis, was admitted with fever, shortness of breath, and wheezing....

Pediatrics

Cystic Fibrosis

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 33 - Kyle Reeves - Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation - Adolescent - Management of Respiratory Arrest on...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 17x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: adolescent, contact isolation, cystic fibrosis, management of respiratory arrest, pediatrics, pseudomonas, pulmonary exacerbation,

Dehydration

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 08 - Tran Meng - Dehydration - Infant - Specimen Collection Catheterization on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Tran Meng, a 7-month-old Vietnamese American male, was brought to the emergency department and his mother reported that he has been lethargic and has refused...

Pediatrics

Dehydration

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 08 - Tran Meng - Dehydration - Infant - Specimen Collection Catheterization on the Elsevier Evolve Platform...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: catheterization, dehydration, hydration, infant, pediatrics, sbar, social services consult, specimen collection, urinalysis, urine culture collection,

Desaturation and Bradycardia in Infant

Children's National

In this scenario the patient is a 2-month-old ex-full-term male with a history of a small secundum ASD and moderate conoventricular septal defect. He is POD#0 from stitch closure of ASD and patch repair of the VSD. The post-op TEE shows a small residual ASD, no residual VSD, and good...

Cardiology
Pediatrics

In this scenario the patient is a 2-month-old ex-full-term male with a history of a small secundum ASD and moderate conoventricular septal defect. He is...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Advanced Practice Provider, Nursing, Physician, Resident
Specialty: Cardiology, Pediatrics
Author: Children's National
Language: English
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: asd, cariology, conoventricular septal defect, infant, patch repair, pediatrics, postoperative, tee, vsd,

Diabetes Management

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 32 - Ricky Alvarez - Hyperglycemia Diabetes Mellitus - Adolescent - Management of Hyperglycemia on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Ricky Alvarez, a 13-year-old Native American male with poorly managed type 1 diabetes, presented to the emergency department with a foot wound infection...

Pediatrics

Diabetes Management

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 32 - Ricky Alvarez - Hyperglycemia Diabetes Mellitus - Adolescent - Management of Hyperglycemia on the Elsevier...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: adolescent, diabetes mellitus, foot wound infection, hyperglycemia, insulin, management of hyperglycemia, pediatrics, type 1 diabetes,

EMS Obstetrics Emergency

SimX VALOR

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 26-year-old female patient in the bathroom in the final stage of labor. Learner will perform an initial assessment and identify that delivery is imminent. The Learner will aid in delivery which will proceed in an uncomplicated fashion. The newborn will initially be blue...

Emergency Medicine
OB/GYN
Pediatrics
Prehospital

EMS Obstetrics Emergency

EMS Bundle

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 26-year-old female patient in the bathroom in the final stage of labor. Learner will perform an initial assessment...

Case Information:
Bundles: EMS Bundle
Learner Population: EMS, Military
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Prehospital
Author: SimX VALOR
Language: English
Room size: 12x12
Setting: Ambulance, Home
Patient ect: Adult, Neonatal
Patient Gender: Male and Female
Tags: abdominal pain, AEMT, als, bls, ems, EMT, field delivery, Military, neonatal resuscitation, newborn, normal delivery, NRP, OB, OBGYN, Obstetrics, Paramedic, prehospital,

EMS Pediatric Hypovolemic Shock

SimX VALOR

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 6-year-old female, listless and lying in bed. Learner will perform an initial assessment and identify that the patient is suffering from a respiratory illness with fever and vomiting. She recently passed out when trying to stand up. Current vitals are HR 150, BP...

Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Prehospital

EMS Pediatric Hypovolemic Shock

EMS Bundle

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 6-year-old female, listless and lying in bed. Learner will perform an initial assessment and identify that the patient...

Case Information:
Bundles: EMS Bundle
Learner Population: EMS, Military
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Prehospital
Author: SimX VALOR
Language: English
Room size: 13x10
Setting: Ambulance, Home
Patient ect: Pediatric
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: AEMT, als, bls, EMT, Febrile Illness, Hypovolemic shock, Military, Paramedic, pediatrics, prehospital, sepsis,

EMS Pediatric Overdose

SimX VALOR

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 4-year-old male patient with decreased responsiveness, pinpoint pupils, and shallow respirations. Learner will perform an initial assessment and identify that the patient ingested some hydrocodone-acetaminophen tablets that belonged to the parent, with an open bottle on the bathroom counter. Learner will recognize signs...

Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Prehospital
Toxicology

EMS Pediatric Overdose

EMS Bundle

Learner will arrive on-scene to find a 4-year-old male patient with decreased responsiveness, pinpoint pupils, and shallow respirations. Learner will perform an initial assessment and...

Case Information:
Bundles: EMS Bundle
Learner Population: EMS, Military
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Prehospital, Toxicology
Author: SimX VALOR
Language: English
Room size: 12x12
Setting: Ambulance, Home
Patient ect: Pediatric
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: AEMT, altered mental status, bls, ems, EMT, Military, Opiate overdose, pals, Paramedic, pediatrics, prehospital, toxicology,

Gastrostomy Tube Management

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 14 - Carolina Samolis - Pneumonia Cerebral Palsy Seizures Otitis Media - Preschooler - Gastrostomy Tube Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Carolina Samolis is a 4-year-old Hispanic female with severe cerebral palsy, seizures, a tracheostomy, and a G-tube. She was admitted...

Pediatrics

Gastrostomy Tube Management

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 14 - Carolina Samolis - Pneumonia Cerebral Palsy Seizures Otitis Media - Preschooler - Gastrostomy Tube Management...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: cerebral palsy, g-tube, gastrostomy tube management, otitis media, pneumonia, preschooler, seizures,

Gunshot Wound

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 27 - Annabell Flaherty - Gunshot Wound - School Age - Management of Hypovolemic Shock on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Annabell Flaherty, a 10-year-old Caucasian female, presented to the emergency department with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. An IV was...

Pediatrics

Gunshot Wound

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 27 - Annabell Flaherty - Gunshot Wound - School Age - Management of Hypovolemic Shock on the...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: domestic quarrel, emergency, gunshot wound, management of hypovolemic shock, pain medication, prbc transfusion, school age, surgical repair,

Infant with Bronchiolitis

Bundle of Rays

A 4-month-old is admitted with RSV and bronchiolitis by their mother who is concerned her baby is deteriorating. The Learner(s) must assess the patient, recognize respiratory distress, and escalate oxygen. The patient will decompensate, which requires the learner(s) to call a code blue, support the patient’s airway, suction the airway,...

Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics

A 4-month-old is admitted with RSV and bronchiolitis by their mother who is concerned her baby is deteriorating. The Learner(s) must assess the patient, recognize...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician, Resident
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
Author: Bundle of Rays
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: <18
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: airway emergencies, bronchiolitis, pals, pediatrics, respiratory distress, shortness of breath,

Intubation of Pediatric Patient with Suspected COVID

Children's National

In this scenario, a patient with a history of repaired congenital heart disease arrives at the CICU in respiratory distress. This case is progressing to respiratory failure and the patient requires immediate intubation. Learners will start outside the room and receive pre-arrival information of impending respiratory failure. The learner must...

Pediatrics

In this scenario, a patient with a history of repaired congenital heart disease arrives at the CICU in respiratory distress. This case is progressing to...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician, Resident
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Children's National
Language: English
Room size: 18x14
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: congenital heart disease, covid, intubation, pediatric covid, pediatric intubation, pediatric respiratory distress, ppe, respiratory distress, respiratory failure,

Ostomy Care

Elsevier

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 09 - Aaron Jackson - Hirschsprung's Disease - Infant - Ostomy Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform Aaron Jackson, a 9-month-old Caucasian male with a history of Hirschsprung’s disease, underwent surgery for aganglionic colon segment removal with temporary colostomy placement. The plan...

Pediatrics

Ostomy Care

SLS for RN Bundle

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 09 - Aaron Jackson - Hirschsprung's Disease - Infant - Ostomy Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform...

Case Information:
Bundles: SLS for RN Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Author: Elsevier
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect: Infant
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: aganglionic colon segment removal, health education, hirschsprung’s disease, infant, ostomy care, pain management, patient education, postoperative,