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Acta pediatr. esp ; 78(3/4): e88-e90, mar.-abr. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-202685

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Valorar si un cambio de circuito de los pacientes con niveles IV-V de triaje reduce el tiempo de inicio para su asistencia. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo observacional. El «plan de invierno» contempla la ampliación de la zona asistencial a un área anexa al Servicio de Urgencias. En 2017, se utilizó al detectarse un aumento de demora de los pacientes con nivel IV-V, redirigiéndolos tras el triaje según el motivo de consulta. En 2018 la apertura fue sistemática, dirigiendo a todos los pacientes con nivel IV-V al espacio anexo. RESULTADOS: En 2017 el 43,2% de pacientes nivel IV esperó <60 minutos y el 65,4% con nivel V <120 minutos, respecto al 49,7% y al 76,9% en 2018 (p <0,001). En 2017 hubo un 4,9% de pacientes triados y no visitados y un 9,3% esperaron más de tres horas, respecto al 3,7% y 5,8% en 2018 (p <0,001). CONCLUSIÓN: El cambio de circuito es efectivo disminuyendo la demora en los niveles IV y V


OBJECTIVE: To know if a process change about patients with IV-V levels of triage reduces the waiting time for their assistance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a descriptive observational study. The «winter plan» includes the extension of the care area to an area attached to the Emergency Department. In 2017, it was used on occasion of increases in delay of patients with level IV-V, relocating after triage according to the reason for consultation. In 2018, this area remained open. All patients with level IV-V were visited in this area. RESULTS: In 2017, 43.2% level IV patients waited <60 minutes and 65.4% level V patients <120 minutes, compared to 49.7% and 76.9% in 2018 (p <0.001). In 2017 there were 4.9% triaged and unvisited patients and 9.3% waited more than three hours, compared to 3.7% and 5.8% in 2018 (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: The new process is effective decreasing the delay in patients with levels IV-V


Subject(s)
Humans , Triage/methods , Triage/organization & administration , Referral and Consultation/statistics & numerical data , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Referral and Consultation/organization & administration , Time Factors , Emergency Medical Services
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Rev. esp. pediatr. (Ed. impr.) ; 71(1): 13-15, ene.-feb. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-141708

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Introducción. Los cambios durante la adolescencia pueden desencadenar conflictos y derivar en conductas de riesgo evitables que requieran atención en un Servicio de Urgencias Pediátrico (SUP), como el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas. El objetivo del estudio es determinar qué gasto sanitario representan estas consultas. Métodos. Estudio descriptivo-observacional, en SUP de tercer nivel. Se incluyen las consultas de todos los adolescentes (12-18 años) durante el año 2012 por clínica secundaria al consumo de sustancias psicoactivas con finalidad recreativa. Se valoran los siguientes recursos sanitarios: transporte en ambulancia, gasto por consulta, exploraciones complementarias, tratamiento y hospitalización. Resultados. Se incluyen 91 consultas (0,8% de las generadas por adolescentes) que representan 7.189€. 65 pacientes llegan en ambulancia (6.500€). A 50 se les realiza bioquímica básica en sangre (294€); a 67, tóxicos en orina (131,3€) y a 55, niveles de etanol en sangre (107,8€). A 38 pacientes se les administra suero terapia (26,6€) y a 2, analgesia (1,56€). 5 pacientes se hospitalizan un día (950€). El gasto total generado en 2012 es de 15.200€ (media: 167€/paciente). Discusión y conclusiones. Las consultas por consumo de sustancias psicoactivas representan una pequeña proporción de las originadas por adolescentes, pero el coste económico es elevado, por lo que incidir en las medidas preventivas para evitar los efectos negativos de las sustancias psicoactivas, permitiría disminuir el consumo de recursos sanitarios (AU)


Introduction. Changes during adolescence may originate conflicts and some avoidable risk behaviors, such as psychoactive substances consumption, which may require attention at an Emergency Deparrment (ED). The aim of this study is to determine which spending represents these consultations. Methods. Descriptive-observational study, in an ED in a Pediatric tertiary hospital. Adolescents (12-18 years) who consult in 2012 with secondary symptoms to use of psychoactive substances for recreational purpose are included. We consider: ambulance transport, consultation at ED, complementary tests, treatment and hospitalization. Results. 91 consultations are included (0.8% of those generated by adolescents) which mean 7,189€. 65 patients arrive by ambulance (6,500€). 50 patients need to determine basic chemistry (294€), in 67 patients toxics in urine are determined (131.3€) and 55 require blood ethanol levels determination (107.8€). 38 patients receive intravenous fluid therapy (26.6€) and 2, intravenous analgesia (1.56€). 5 patients are hospitalized (950€). The overall costs generated in 2012 is 15,200€ (average: 167€/patient). Discussion and conclusions. Consultations for psychoactive substance consumption represent a small proportion of those caused by teenagers. However, the economic cost is high, so the impact of preventive measures to avoid negative effects of psychoactive substances, could also help reducing the healthcare resources (AU)


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male , Psychotropic Drugs/adverse effects , Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology , Substance-Related Disorders/prevention & control , Hospitals, Pediatric/statistics & numerical data , Alcoholic Intoxication/epidemiology , Health Care Costs/statistics & numerical data , Retrospective Studies , Substance-Related Disorders/physiopathology , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Hazardous Substances/economics , Adolescent Behavior/psychology , Psychology, Adolescent/statistics & numerical data
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Acta pediatr. esp ; 72(11): e379-e383, dic. 2014. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-131529

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La evaluación de la calidad de la asistencia prestada en los servicios de urgencias pediátricas requiere herramientas como los indicadores de calidad, que contemplen sus aspectos más importantes y permitan su monitorización. Dada la importancia del proceso del dolor en la práctica clínica, es imprescindible disponer de indicadores que nos permitan evaluarlo de forma correcta, detectar situaciones de mejora y crear programas de autoevaluación de la calidad. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar el proceso de elaboración de indicadores de calidad para la evaluación del proceso del dolor en urgencias. El diseño de los indicadores se realiza por consenso de los autores y discusión en la Comisión del Dolor del Hospital Sant Joan de Déu a partir de los existentes en adultos y las necesidades pediátricas. La metodología para crear cada indicador es la misma que ha utilizado el Grupo de Trabajo de Definición de Indicadores de la Agencia de Evaluación y Tecnología e Investigación Médica del Servicio Catalán de Salud. Se diseñan siete indicadores: dos valoran el diagnóstico del dolor y cinco su tratamiento. La aplicación de los indicadores diseñados permitirá saber si el proceso es adecuado e implementar medidas de mejora (AU)


Title: Quality indicators design: acute pain process in the emergency department The evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the pediatric emergency department (PED) requires tools such as quality indicators, which consider the most important aspects and allow monitoring. Given the importance of the process of pain in clinical practice, it is essential to assess the current approach to the acute pain process in the PED and develop quality indicators for acute pain process evaluation. The aim of this paper is to present the process of developing quality indicators for the assessment of pain processing in the PED. The indicators’ develop is done by consensus of the authors and discussion in the Pain’s Hospital Commission. They are based on the adult’s indicators and pediatric needs. To createeach indicator we use the methodology recommended by the "Grupo de Trabajo de Definición de Indicadores de la Agencia de Evaluación y Tecnología e Investigación Médica del Servicio Catalán de Salud". Seven indicators are developed: two indicators about the pain diagnosis, and five about the pain treatment. The application of indicators developed let you know if the process is appropriate and implement improvement measures (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Emergency Medical Services/ethics , Emergency Medical Services , Pain Clinics/classification , Pain Clinics , Quality Indicators, Health Care/classification , Pain/diagnosis , Emergency Medical Services/methods , Emergency Medical Services , Pain Clinics/standards , Pain Clinics , Quality Indicators, Health Care/organization & administration , Pediatrics/organization & administration , Pediatrics/standards
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 74(5): 332-335, mayo 2011. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-90332

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Introducción: Se ha descrito una asociación entre neumonía y glomerulonefritis aguda iniciándose ambos procesos de forma simultánea. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de 6 pacientes ingresados en nuestro centro entre los años 2001 y 2010 con glomerulonefritis aguda asociada a neumonía concomitante, con frotis y cultivo amigdalar negativos y en ausencia de infección cutánea o episodio de neumonía anterior. Resultados: La media de edad de los pacientes al ingreso fue de 5,9 años sin diferencia de sexos. El diagnóstico de neumonía se realizó en el momento del ingreso, coincidiendo con la sintomatología nefrológica. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron fiebre y hematuria macroscópica. Todos tuvieron un C3 (fracción C3 del complemento) bajo. En 5 de ellos se encontró una elevación significativa en la cifra de antiestreptolisinas (ASLO). En la mayoría de los casos la afectación renal fue leve a excepción de un caso de insuficiencia renal aguda con creatinina inicial de 2,77 mg/dl y filtrado glomerular de 27 ml/min/1,73m2 y 2 casos con proteinuria en rango nefrótico. Todos evolucionaron hacia la curación sin tratamiento o con mínimo tratamiento diurético o hipotensor, además de tratamiento antibiótico adecuado para su proceso neumónico, con resolución de la clínica entre 7—10 días y normalización del C3 en un período inferior a los 4 meses. Conclusiones: Aunque descrita con mucho menos frecuencia, existe asociación entre glomerulonefritis aguda y presencia concomitante de neumonía. Las ASLO, en nuestra serie, no son específicas de infección por Streptococcus pyogenes. El pronóstico respiratorio y renal fue favorable en todos los casos (AU)


Introduction: There is an association between pneumonia and acute glomerulonephritis. Both processes start simultaneously. Patients and methods: A retrospective study of 6 patients admitted to our centre between 2001 and 2010 with acute glomeruolonephritis associated with pneumonia. The result of the smear and tonsil culture was negative and there was an absence of cutaneous infection. Results: The average age of the patients on admission was 5.9 years with no differences in sex. The diagnosis for pneumonia was made at the time of admission, coinciding with the glomerular symptoms. The most frequent symptoms were fever and macrohaematuria. All had low levels of C3. A significant increase in ASLO was found in 5 cases. The majority of the cases had mild symptoms with the exception of one case of acute renal failure with an initial creatinine of 2.77 mg/dL and glomerular filtration rate of 27 ml/min/1.73m2, and two cases with proteinuria in the nephrotic range. All of them progressed satisfactorily without treatment or with minimum diuretic or hypotensive treatment in addition to the appropriate antibiotic treatment with clinical resolution in 7 to 10 days, and C3 returning to normal within a period of less than 4months. Conclusions: There is an association between acute glomerulonephritis and pneumonia, although it is very uncommon. The ASLOs in our series are not specific for Streptoccocus. Pyogenes infection. The respiratory and renal prognosis was favourable in all cases (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Glomerulonephritis/etiology , Pneumonia/complications , Infections/complications , Acute Disease , Retrospective Studies , Streptococcus pyogenes/pathogenicity , Streptococcal Infections/complications
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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 74(5): 332-5, 2011 May.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21334269

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: There is an association between pneumonia and acute glomerulonephritis. Both processes start simultaneously. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of 6 patients admitted to our centre between 2001 and 2010 with acute glomeruolonephritis associated with pneumonia. The result of the smear and tonsil culture was negative and there was an absence of cutaneous infection. RESULTS: The average age of the patients on admission was 5.9 years with no differences in sex. The diagnosis for pneumonia was made at the time of admission, coinciding with the glomerular symptoms. The most frequent symptoms were fever and macrohaematuria. All had low levels of C3. A significant increase in ASLO was found in 5 cases. The majority of the cases had mild symptoms with the exception of one case of acute renal failure with an initial creatinine of 2.77mg/dL and glomerular filtration rate of 27ml/min/1.73m(2), and two cases with proteinuria in the nephrotic range. All of them progressed satisfactorily without treatment or with minimum diuretic or hypotensive treatment in addition to the appropriate antibiotic treatment with clinical resolution in 7 to 10 days, and C3 returning to normal within a period of less than 4 months. CONCLUSIONS: There is an association between acute glomerulonephritis and pneumonia, although it is very uncommon. The ASLOs in our series are not specific for Streptoccocus. pyogenes infection. The respiratory and renal prognosis was favourable in all cases.


Subject(s)
Glomerulonephritis/complications , Pneumonia/complications , Acute Disease , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Retrospective Studies
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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 70(2): 132-6, 2009 Feb.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19217568

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INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Patients arriving in Paediatric Emergency Departments due to alcohol abuse is fairly common. The aim of this study is to determine the profile of the patients seen in the emergency room for acute ethanol intoxication. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was performed on all patients seen in the emergency department with an acute ethanol intoxication over a 12-month period (2007). Patients with accidental poisoning or with related chronic illness were excluded. RESULTS: A total of 104 patients were included (50% males). Their mean age was 16.2 years (standar desviation [SD] 1.2 years); 95.8% were older than 14 years. There was on patient who was seen twice for the same reason. The majority, 72.4%, were seen on holiday days; 82.9%, from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. A total of 81.9% of the patients were brought in by ambulance. No cases of hypoglycaemia were detected and 7.5% of the patients had hypothermia. Ethanol levels and urine toxicology were measured in 66 cases. The mean blood ethanol was 186.1mg/dl (SD 56.2mg/dl); 21.2% were slightly intoxicated, 75.8% moderate and 3% severe. Cannabis was detected in seven cases and amphetamines in three. Three patients needed hospital admission. CONCLUSIONS: The profile of the patient who arrives to emergency department with acute ethanol intoxication is a teenager who is seen on holiday nights, after a consumption of high proof alcoholic drinks, presents a moderate intoxication, and does not require hospitalisation.


Subject(s)
Alcoholic Intoxication/diagnosis , Alcoholic Intoxication/epidemiology , Emergency Service, Hospital , Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 70(2): 132-136, feb. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-59233

ABSTRACT

Introducción y objetivo: las consultas por consumo abusivo de alcohol se están volviendo habituales en los Servicios de Urgencias Pediátricas. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar el perfil de los sujetos atendidos en Urgencias por intoxicación etílica aguda (IEA). Métodos: estudio descriptivo de los sujetos a los que se atendió por IEA en Urgencias durante el año 2007. Se excluyó a aquellos sujetos con intoxicación accidental o con enfermedad crónica asociada. Resultados: se incluyó a 104 sujetos (el 50% eran varones) con una media de edad de 16,2 años (desviación estándar [DE] de 1,2 años); el 95,8% era mayor de 14 años. A un sujeto se lo atendió en 2 ocasiones por el mismo motivo. El 72,4% de las consultas fueron en festivos; el 82,9% se realizaron de 20.00 a 8.00. El 81,9% de los sujetos acudió en ambulancia. No se detectó ningún caso de hipoglucemia y un 7,5% de los casos presentó hipotermia. Se determinó la concentración de etanol y tóxicos en orina en 66 consultas. La media de etanol en sangre fue de 186,1mg/dl (DE de 56,2mg/dl): el 21,2% presentó intoxicación leve, el 75,8% presentó intoxicación moderada y el 3% presentó intoxicación grave. Se detectó consumo de cannabis en 7 casos y consumo de anfetaminas en 3 casos. Tres sujetos requirieron ingreso. Conclusiones: el perfil del sujeto que acudió a Urgencias por IEA fue el de un adolescente que consulta las noches de festivos tras el consumo de una bebida alcohólica de alta graduación, que presenta una intoxicación moderada y que no requiere hospitalización (AU)


Introduction and aim: Patients arriving in Paediatric Emergency Departments due to alcohol abuse is fairly common. The aim of this study is to determine the profile of the patients seen in the emergency room for acute ethanol intoxication. Material and method: A descriptive study was performed on all patients seen in the emergency department with an acute ethanol intoxication over a 12-month period (2007). Patients with accidental poisoning or with related chronic illness were excluded. Results: A total of 104 patients were included (50% males). Their mean age was 16.2 years (standar desviation [SD] 1.2 years); 95.8% were older than 14 years. There was on patient who was seen twice for the same reason. The majority, 72.4%, were seen on holiday days; 82.9%, from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. A total of 81.9% of the patients were brought in by ambulance. No cases of hypoglycaemia were detected and 7.5% of the patients had hypothermia. Ethanol levels and urine toxicology were measured in 66 cases. The mean blood ethanol was 186.1mg/dl (SD 56.2mg/dl); 21.2% were slightly intoxicated, 75.8% moderate and 3% severe. Cannabis was detected in seven cases and amphetamines in three. Three patients needed hospital admission. Conclusions: The profile of the patient who arrives to emergency department with acute ethanol intoxication is a teenager who is seen on holiday nights, after a consumption of high proof alcoholic drinks, presents a moderate intoxication, and does not require hospitalization (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Alcoholic Intoxication/therapy , Emergency Service, Hospital , Acute Disease
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