Resident training for eclampsia and magnesium toxicity management: simulation or traditional lecture?

Objective To compare eclampsia and magnesium toxicity management among residents randomly assigned to lecture or simulation-based education. Study Design Statified by year, residents (n = 38) were randomly assigned to 3 educational intervention groups: Simulation→Lecture, Simulation, and Lecture. Postintervention simulations were performed for all and scored using standardized lists. Maternal, fetal, eclampsia management, and magnesium toxcity scores were assigned. Mann-Whitney U , Wilcoxon rank sum and χ 2 tests were used for analysis. Results Postintervention maternal (16 and 15 vs 12; P P P = nonsignificant). Conclusion Simulation training is superior to traditional lecture alone for teaching crucial skills for the optimal management of both eclampsia and magnesium toxicity, 2 life-threatening obstetric emergencies.