Intraoperative Code Blue: Improving Teamwork and Code Response Through Interprofessional, In Situ Simulation.

Introduction: An intraoperative cardiac arrest requires perioperative teams to be equipped with the technical skills, nontechnical skills, and confidence to provide the best resuscitative measures for the patient. In situ simulation (simulation conducted in health professionals' work environment, such as a patient care unit, and not in an off-site location) has the potential to improve team performance. The research team assessed the effects of in situ simulation on code response, teamwork, communication, and comfort in intraoperative resuscitations.