@article {McDonaldE154, author = {Alexandra McDonald and Mehdi Qiabi and Deb Lewis and Robert Leeper and Dalilah Fortin and Richard Inculet and Richard Malthaner}, title = {Surgery crisis simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic}, volume = {65}, number = {2}, pages = {E154--E158}, year = {2022}, doi = {10.1503/cjs.025420}, publisher = {Canadian Journal of Surgery}, abstract = {COVID-19 puts health care providers at risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce viral transmission if used properly. We used simulation of an intraoperative crisis involving an infectious outbreak to assess PPE adherence and confidence in PPE use. Simulation of an intraoperative crisis with a patient with COVID-19 revealed gaps in PPE adherence; however, simulation training successfully increased confidence in PPE use and received positive feedback.}, issn = {0008-428X}, URL = {https://www.canjsurg.ca/content/65/2/E154}, eprint = {https://www.canjsurg.ca/content/65/2/E154.full.pdf}, journal = {Canadian Journal of Surgery} }