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Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol ; 111: 54-58, 2018 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29958614

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OBJECTIVES: To reduce readmission for pain control post-paediatric tonsillectomy. INTRODUCTION: Paediatric tonsillectomy is a common procedure in the UK. Uncontrolled pain at home is a common reason for re-admission and therefore adequate analgesic control following paediatric tonsillectomy is vital for a smooth post-operative recovery. Analgesic regimens at a district general hospital in England were audited and a standardised protocol was subsequently implemented. METHODS: A retrospective audit from September 2014 to August 2015 was completed. Discharge analgesic regimens and readmission rates post-tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis in 2-17 year-old children were studied in a large general hospital in the United Kingdom. A standardised weight-based algorithm was used to dose scheduled regular paracetamol for 2 weeks. Second cycle prospective audit ran from December 2015 to November 2016. RESULTS: In cycle 1, 151 children (mean age, 7.9 years) underwent tonsillectomy for tonsillitis, 25 (16.6%) of whom were readmitted. 12 (7.9%) experienced postoperative haemorrhage, 13 (8.6%) required pain control, and one (1.2%) had infection. The discharging analgesic regimen varied widely and often included purchase of over-the-counter ibuprofen and paracetamol. In cycle 2, 118 children (mean age, 8.8 years) underwent tonsillectomy, 17 (14.4%) were readmitted; 12 (10.2%) had post-operative haemorrhage, 0 needed pain control, 5 (4.2%) had other problems. There was a significant reduction in readmission for pain control (p = 0.0027) from 7.3% to 0% in the study. There was no significant change in overall readmission rate (16.6%-14.4%) or postoperative haemorrhage rate (8.9% overall). DISCUSSION: Analgesia prescription post tonsillectomy varies widely and over the counter prescriptions of ibuprofen and paracetamol is based on age rather than weight with patients receiving inadequate analgesic doses. A readily available standardised postoperative analgesic protocol can significantly reduce readmission rates for pain control following paediatric tonsillectomy.


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Analgesia/standards , Analgesics/therapeutic use , Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control , Patient Discharge/standards , Postoperative Care/standards , Tonsillectomy , Acetaminophen/therapeutic use , Adolescent , Analgesia/methods , Child , Child, Preschool , Clinical Protocols , Drug Administration Schedule , Drug Therapy, Combination , Female , Humans , Ibuprofen/therapeutic use , Male , Medical Audit , Patient Readmission/statistics & numerical data , Postoperative Care/methods , Retrospective Studies
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Injury ; 43(6): 762-5, 2012 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21937036

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Fractures in children are the second most common presentation of child abuse. In younger children, especially in those less than 18 months, fractures should be considered suspicious of a non-accidental injury (NAI). Risk factors associated for abuse are: age younger than 12 months, non-ambulatory status, delayed presentation, unknown or inconsistent history of mechanism of injury, and presence of any other injuries. Our objective was to identify the incidence of fractures in children below the age of 24 months who presented to our institution's Emergency Department (ED), and identify which cases should arouse suspicion around possible NAI. METHODS: A 2 year retrospective analysis was carried out of our ED and hospital notes from 2007 to 2008, of all children under the age of 24 months who presented with a fracture of any description to the ED. The study looked at the patients age (months) and gender, the site and type of fracture, whether the patient was hospitalised or discharged from the ED, if any concern was reported or a child protection referral was made, and also the area of the city the child was from. RESULTS: In 2007-2008 there was an incidence of 53 fractures per 10,000 children less than 2 years. The proportion increased with age with femur and skull fractures found in the youngest age category being associated with a referral to the child protection services. An unclear history regarding mechanism of injury was also noted in a high proportion of referrals. In 34% of patients the time interval was not recorded, a crucial risk factor in NAI. CONCLUSION: Age is a strong determinant when accessing NAI and a non-ambulant child presenting with a femur or skull fracture should be regarded highly suspicious of NAI. The time interval between the injury and presentation to the ED must be recorded in all notes when assessing a child for NAI.


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Child Abuse/statistics & numerical data , Femoral Fractures/epidemiology , Infant Welfare , Multiple Trauma/epidemiology , Skull Fractures/epidemiology , Age Distribution , Child Abuse/diagnosis , Female , Femoral Fractures/diagnosis , Guideline Adherence , Humans , Incidence , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Medical History Taking , Multiple Trauma/diagnosis , Referral and Consultation , Retrospective Studies , Risk Assessment , Sex Distribution , Skull Fractures/diagnosis , United Kingdom
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