RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Surgery crisis simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic JF Canadian Journal of Surgery JO CAN J SURG FD Canadian Medical Association SP E154 OP E158 DO 10.1503/cjs.025420 VO 65 IS 2 A1 Alexandra McDonald A1 Mehdi Qiabi A1 Deb Lewis A1 Robert Leeper A1 Dalilah Fortin A1 Richard Inculet A1 Richard Malthaner YR 2022 UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/65/2/E154.abstract AB 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.