Pediatric Emergency Department Care for Septic Shock in Sub-Saharan Africa: Single-Center Outcomes Before-Vs.-After Implementation of a Telesimulation Program, 2023–2024

Key Points

• Evaluate the impact of telesimulation and debriefing on outcomes for septic shock care in a pediatric emergency department.
• Conducted a pre- and post-implementation comparison
• Implemented telesimulation training for healthcare staff
• Assessed changes in mortality rates and quality of care characteristics
• Lower odds of mortality post-telesimulation implementation
• Improved characteristics of care for septic shock
• Telesimulation found to be acceptable and feasible for the healthcare team