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ArticleBMC research notes2014

Evaluating the test re-test reliability and inter-subject variability of Health Care Provider manual fluid resuscitation performance.

Melissa J Parker, Frank M H Lee, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Lehana Thabane

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Article in BMC research notes, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Improving Aseptic Technique During the Treatment of Pediatric Septic Shock: A Comparison of 2 Rapid Fluid Delivery Methods.Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society
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4 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Melissa J ParkerDepartment of Pediatrics, McMaster Children's Hospital and McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Room 3A, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada. parkermj@mcmaster.ca.
Frank M H Lee
Lawrence Mbuagbaw
Lehana Thabane
McMaster Children's Hospital · CAMcMaster University · CASickKids Foundation · CASt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealth Care Providers (HCPs) report that manual techniques of intravascular fluid resuscitation are commonly used during pediatric shock management. The optimal pediatric fluid resuscitation technique is currently unknown. We sought to determine HCP test-retest reliability (repeatability) and inter-subject variability of fluid resuscitation performance outcomes to inform the design of future studies.

methodsFifteen consenting HCPs from McMaster Children's Hospital, in Hamilton, Canada participated in this single-arm interventional trial. Participants were oriented to a non-clinical model representing a 15 kg toddler, which incorporated a 22-gauge IV catheter. Following a standardization procedure, participants administered 600 mL (40 mL/kg) of saline to the simulated child under emergency conditions using prefilled 60-mL syringes. Each participant completed 5 testing trials. All testing was video recorded, with fluid administration time outcome data (in seconds) extracted from trial videos by two blinded outcome assessors. Data describing catheter dislodgement events, volume of saline effectively delivered, and participant demographics were also collected. The primary outcome of fluid administration time test-retest reliability was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and intra-class correlation (ICC), with good reliability defined as ICC > 0.70.

resultsDifferences in HCP fluid administration times are attributable to inter-subject variability rather than intra-subject variability based on one-way ANOVA analysis, F (14,60) = 43.125; p < 0.001. Test-retest reliability of subjects was excellent with ICC = 0.97 (95% CI: 0.95-0.99); p < 0.001.

conclusionsFindings demonstrate excellent test-retest reliability of HCP fluid resuscitation performance in a setting involving a non-clinical model. Investigators can justify a single evaluation of HCP performance in future studies.

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AdultAnalysis of VarianceChild, PreschoolClinical CompetenceFemaleFluid TherapyGuideline AdherenceHealth PersonnelHealth Services ResearchHumansInfantInfusions, IntravenousMaleManikinsMedical Staff, HospitalMiddle AgedSodium Chloride

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PMID25315062
PMCPMC4210565
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