Patient in the ED with suspected COVID-19
This case was designed to assess and improve team preparedness for safely and effectively caring for a critically ill COVID-19 patient from triage through to intubation.
Case authors: Alia Dharamsi, MD; Soon Jin Yi, MD; Kate Hayman, MD;
Actors: Cari Poulin, RN (Emergency Nurse); Sarah Gaudet, RN (Emergency Nurse); Ms. Rena Fulton, RRT (Respiratory Therapist); George Mastoras, MD (Emergency Physician)
Special thanks to: Dr. George Mastoras, Simulation Lead, Faculty CPD and in-Situ Sim Portfolio, Department of Emergency Medicine, and Ms. Cari Poulin, nurse educator, Department of Emergency Medicine.