Involving the Patient and Family in the Transfer of Information at Shift Change in a Pediatric Emergency Department.

BACKGROUND: The transfer of information at the change of shift is a critical point for patient experience during the care process. The aim of this study was to evaluate caregivers' perceptions before and after the implementation of a multidisciplinary bedside handoff in a pediatric emergency department (PED). METHODS: This was a quality improvement pre-post intervention, single-center study. The authors included caregivers of patients allocated in the observation unit of a PED during health care provider shift change. The study was made up of the following phases: (1) preintervention survey distribution, (2) implementation of the bedside handoff, involving all health care professionals (including nurses, nursing assistants, and pediatricians) and caregivers, and (3) postintervention survey distribution. The survey explored the three dimensions of patient experience defined as main study outcomes: information received and communication with professionals, participation, and continuity of care. RESULTS: A total of 102 surveys were collected (51 each in the preintervention and postintervention phases). In the preintervention phase, 94.1% of caregivers would have wished to be actively involved in the change of shift. In the postintervention phase, more caregivers felt that professionals had proper introductions (49.0% vs. 84.3%; p < 0.01), had kept them informed of the plan to be followed (58.8% vs. 84.3%; p = 0.02), and encouraged questions (45.1% vs. 82.4%; p < 0.01). Caregivers of the postintervention phase perceived less disorganization during the change of shift (25.5% vs. 5.9%; p = 0.01) and a greater sense of continuity (64.7% vs. 86.3%; p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: The bedside handoff is a useful strategy to improve patient and family perceptions of communication with professionals, information received, and continuity of care at health care providers shift change. Future lines of research and improvement include ensuring equity in participation in the bedside handoff for all caregivers, monitoring the handoffs to determine how often patients/caregivers participate and correct mistakes in information transfer. and exploring professionals' perceptions.

[The impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on patients who attend a pediatric emergency department for mental health issues]. / Impacto de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 en los pacientes que acuden a urgencias de pediatría por problemas de salud mental.

The lockdown during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the effect of the virus on the population could be a precipitating factor for mental health disorders in the pediatric population. OBJECTIVE: To compare the reasons for consultation, diagnoses at discharge, and admission and re-consultation rates of pediatric patients attending the Emergency Department due to mental health disorders before and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic lockdown. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Retrospective, descriptive study. Patients under 16 years of age consulting due to mental health-related disorders during the pre- (07/01/2018-07/01/2019) and post-lockdown (07/01/2020-07/01/2021) periods were included. The frequency of mental health diagnoses, need for drug administration, hospitalization, and reconsultations were compared. RESULTS: 760 patients were included, 399 pre-lockdown and 361 postlockdown. After the lockdown, there was a 45.7% increase in the frequency of mental health-related consultations with respect to the total number of emergency consultations. Behavioral alterations were the most frequent reason for consultation in both groups (34.3% vs. 36.6%, p = 0.54). In the post-lockdown period, consultations related to self-harm attempts (16.3% vs. 24.4%, p < 0.01) and the diagnosis of depression (7.5% vs. 18.5%, p < 0.01) increased significantly. There was an increase of 58.8% in patients who were hospitalized with respect to the total number of ED patients (0.17% vs. 0.27%, p = 0.003) and in the number of re-consultations (12% vs. 17.8%, p = 0.026). No differences were observed in days of hospitalization (7 days [IQR 4-13] vs. 9 days [IQR 9-14], p0.45). CONCLUSION: In the post-lockdown period, the proportion of pediatric patients presenting to the ED with mental health disturbances increased.

Autolesiones y conducta suicida en niños y adolescentes. Lo que la pandemia nos ha desvelado / Self-injury and suicidal behavior in children and youth population: Learning from the pandemic

Introducción: Las conductas suicidas y las autolesiones están aumentando en niños y adolescentes. Las autolesiones no suicidas suponen un método disfuncional de regulación emocional. Es importante aprender a distinguirlas de las conductas suicidas. Material y métodos: Revisión narrativa de la situación actual sobre suicidio y autolesiones en España. Estudio descriptivo conductas suicidas en urgencias pediátricas. Resultados: En un estudio multicéntrico de la Sociedad Española de Urgencias Pediátricas (SEUP) se analizaron las consultas por salud mental (marzo-2019 a marzo-2020 y marzo-2020 a marzo-2021), encontrándose un aumento del 122% del diagnóstico «intoxicación no accidental por fármacos» y del 56% en «suicidio/intento de suicidio/ideación autolítica». En otro análisis prospectivo, se registraron 281 tentativas, siendo el perfil de paciente: sexo femenino (90,1%), 14,8 años, el 34,9% sin diagnóstico psiquiátrico previo, el 57,7% con conductas suicidas anteriormente. La presencia de trastornos psiquiátricos, en especial de depresión, y de intentos previos, son los factores de riesgo más implicados en la conducta suicida, aunque existen otros de índole diversa (familiares, personales o sociales). Los pediatras deben estar formados para atender consultas sobre suicidio, y adquirir habilidades para realizar una entrevista con actitud de apoyo y empatía. En España los planes de prevención de suicidio son heterogéneos y no existe un plan nacional de prevención del suicidio. Conclusiones: Se deben reforzar los recursos de atención primaria, hospitalaria y de salud mental de la población pediátrica. Los centros escolares y la formación en psiquiatría infantil y adolescente para médicos y enfermeras resultan cruciales en la prevención del suicidio en niños y adolescentes. (AU)

Introduction: Suicidal behavior and self-harm are increasing in children and adolescents. Non-suicidal self-harm are a dysfunctional method of emotional regulation, and it must be distinguished from suicidal behaviors. Methods: Narrative review of the current situation on suicide and self-harm in Spain. Descriptive study of suicidal behaviors in pediatric emergencies. Results: Mental health consultations were analyzed (March-2019 to March-2020 and March-2020 to March-2021) in a multicentric study of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergencies (SEUP), finding a 122% increase of the diagnosis of «non-accidental drug intoxication» and 56% of «suicide/suicide attempt/suicidal ideation». In another prospective analysis, 281 attempts were recorded, with the patient profile being: female (90.1%), 14.8 years old, 34.9% without previous psychiatric diagnosis; 57.7% with previous suicidal behavior. The presence of psychiatric disorders, especially depression, and previous attempts, are the best-known risk factors for suicidal behavior, although other factors are involved (family, personal or social). Pediatricians should be trained to deal with questions about suicide and acquire the skills to conduct an interview with a supportive and empathetic attitude. In Spain, suicide prevention plans are heterogeneous among communities, and there is not a unified national suicide prevention plan. Conclusions: Primary, hospital and mental health care resources for pediatric population should be strengthened to prevent suicidal behaviors. Specific training for school staff, and child and adolescent psychiatry training for pediatricians and nurses are crucial in the prevention of suicide in children and adolescent population. (AU)

Self-injury and suicidal behavior in children and youth population: Learning from the pandemic.

INTRODUCTION: Suicidal behaviour and self-harm are increasing in children and adolescents. Non-suicidal self-harm are a dysfunctional method of emotional regulation, and it must be distinguished from suicidal behaviours. METHODS: Narrative review of the current situation on suicide and self-harm in Spain. Descriptive study of suicidal behaviours in paediatric emergencies. RESULTS: Mental health consultations were analysed (March-2019 to March-2020 and March-2020 to March-2021) in a multicentric study of the SEUP (Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergencies), finding a 122 % increase of the diagnosis of "non-accidental drug intoxication" and 56 % of "suicide/suicide attempt/suicidal ideation". In another prospective analysis, 281 attempts were recorded, with the patient profile being: female (90.1 %), 14.8 years old, 34.9 % without previous psychiatric diagnosis; 57.7% with previous suicidal behaviour. The presence of psychiatric disorders, especially depression, and previous attempts, are the best-known risk factors for suicidal behaviour, although other factors are involved (family, personal or social). Pediatricians should be trained to deal with questions about suicide and acquire the skills to conduct an interview with a supportive and empathetic attitude. In Spain, suicide prevention plans are heterogeneous among communities, and there is not a unified national suicide prevention plan. CONCLUSIONS: Primary, hospital and mental health care resources for paediatric population should be strengthened to prevent suicidal behaviours. Specific training for school staff, and child and adolescent psychiatry training for paediatricians and nurses are crucial in the prevention of suicide in children and adolescent population.

Burnout syndrome in paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings. Prevalence and associated factors: a multilevel analysis.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of our study was to describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome (BOS) in paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings and to analyse its association with potential risk factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Multicentre cross-sectional study through a survey of paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings in hospitals affiliated to the Research Network of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (SEUP) between September 2019 and January 2020. We analysed the association between social/family-related, demographic, occupational and satisfaction factors and the presence of BOS by means of multivariate and multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression models. RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of BOS was 36.5% (95% confidence interval [CI], 31.7 %-41.2%). In the multivariate analysis, lacking a stable group of friends (OR, 2.57; 95% CI, 1.10-5.97), problems in and out of the work setting (OR, 3.06; 95% CI, 1.60-5.88) and a work experience of 9 years or less (OR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.37-3.90) were identified as individual factors that increased the risk of SBO, while feeling acknowledged by coworkers (OR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.30-0.79) and acknowledged by one's supervisor (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41-0.93) were protective factors. In relation to the hospital, the paediatric emergency unit being a subdepartment of the Department of Paediatrics (OR, 3.81; 95% CI, 1.85-7.85), the presence of an on-call emergency medicine specialist around the clock (OR, 3.53; 95% CI,1.62-7.73) and a volume of 28 or more paediatric emergency encounters a day to be managed per on-call physician (OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.01-4.16) were identified as independent risk factors for SBO. There was no variability in the prevalence of BOS attributable to differences between hospitals and autonomous communities, save for the described situations. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of SBO among these providers is high. There are modifiable factors that we can intervene on to address BOS, independently of the hospital or region.

Síndrome de burnout en pediatras con actividad asistencial en urgencias. Prevalencia y factores asociados. Análisis multinivel / Burnout syndrome in paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings. Prevalence and associated factors: A multilevel analysis

Introducción: El objetivo del estudio es describir la prevalencia de síndrome de burnout (SBO) entre pediatras con actividad en urgencias pediátricas (UP) y analizar su asociación con potenciales factores de riesgo. Material y métodos: Estudio de encuestas transversales multicéntrico entre pediatras con actividad asistencial en UP, en hospitales miembros de la Red de Investigación de la Sociedad Española de UP (RISeuP-SPERG), entre septiembre de 2019 y enero de 2020. Se analizó la relación de factores sociofamiliares, demográficos, laborales y de satisfacción con la presencia de SBO mediante modelos mixtos de regresión logística multivariable y multinivel. Resultados: La prevalencia estimada fue del 36,5% (IC95%: 31,7-41,2%). Tras el análisis multivariable, no disponer de un círculo de amigos estable (OR: 2,57; IC95%: 1,10-5,97), tener problemas en el ámbito laboral y extralaboral (OR: 3,06; IC95%: 1,60-5,88) y llevar trabajando 9años o menos (OR: 2,31; IC95%: 1,37-3,90) se presentaron como factores individuales que aumentaron el riesgo de SBO; sentirse reconocido por compañeros (OR: 0,48; IC95%: 0,30-0,79) y por el supervisor (OR: 0,62; IC95%: 0,41-0,93) parecieron actuar como protectores. En el ámbito hospitalario, que la urgencia dependiera del servicio de pediatría (OR: 3,81; IC95%: 1,85-7,85), siempre hubiera un especialista en urgencias de guardia (OR: 3,53; IC95%: 1,62-7,73) y que cada médico de guardia atendiera 28 episodios de urgencias/día o más (OR: 2,05; IC95%: 1,01-4,16) constituyeron factores de riesgo independiente para el SBO. No existió variabilidad en la presencia de SBO atribuible a la diferencia entre hospitales y comunidades autónomas, al margen de las situaciones descritas. (AU)

Introduction: The aim of our study was to describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome (BOS) in paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings and to analyse its association with potential risk factors. Material and methods: Multicentre cross-sectional study through a survey of paediatricians working in paediatric emergency care settings in hospitals affiliated to the Research Network of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (SEUP) between September 2019 and January 2020. We analysed the association between social/family-related, demographic, occupational and satisfaction factors and the presence of BOS by means of multivariate and multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression models. Results: The estimated prevalence of BOS was 36.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 31.7%-41.2%). In the multivariate analysis, lacking a stable group of friends (OR: 2.57; 95%CI: 1.10-5.97), problems in and out of the work setting (OR: 3.06; 95%CI: 1.60-5.88) and a work experience of 9years or less (OR: 2.31; 95%CI: 1.37-3.90) were identified as individual factors that increased the risk of SBO, while feeling acknowledged by coworkers (OR: 0.48; 95%CI: 0.30-0.79) and acknowledged by one's supervisor (OR: 0.62; 95%CI: 0.41-0.93) were protective factors. In relation to the hospital, the paediatric emergency unit being a subdepartment of the Department of Paediatrics (OR: 3.81; 95%CI: 1.85-7.85), the presence of an on-call emergency medicine specialist around the clock (OR: 3.53; 95%CI: 1.62-7.73) and a volume of 28 or more paediatric emergency encounters a day to be managed per on-call physician (OR: 2.05; 95%CI: 1.01-4.16) were identified as independent risk factors for SBO. There was no variability in the prevalence of BOS attributable to differences between hospitals and autonomous communities, save for the described situations. (AU)

Inhaler technique in a pediatric emergency department: Impact of an education intervention among healthcare professionals.

BACKGROUND: Inhaler technique (IT) knowledge among healthcare providers is poor. The aim was to improve Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) healthcare providers' IT technique by carrying out an education intervention and sustain it for 6 months. METHODS: Open-label, quasi-experimental, prospective, and unicentric study. Healthcare professionals working at the PED were enrolled. The study was developed in three phases: baseline evaluation and education intervention (P1) and reevaluation 1 month (P2) and 6 months (P3) after the education intervention. Participants fulfilled an eight-question theoretical test. Practical skills were evaluated by demonstrating IT in all three phases. The education intervention consisted in a verbal explanation of IT followed by a demonstration of IT with metered-dose inhaler using a mannequin. RESULTS: A total of 84 healthcare providers (medical residents, nurses, and nursing assistants) were involved. In the theoretical questionnaire, the mean score at baseline was 4.4/8 (SD 1.7) improving to 6.3/8 (SD 1.2) in P2 and 6.47/8 (SD 1.1) in P3. In the IT evaluation for children <7 years old, the score improved from 5.7/7 (SD 1.3) to 6.5/7 in P2 and 6.7/7 in P3 (p < 0.001). For children >7 years old, the mean score of IT at baseline was 3.1/10 (SD 4), which improved to 7.4/10 (SD 3) and 8.2/10 in P2 and P3, respectively (p < 0.001). Only professional category influenced results at baseline. CONCLUSION: Healthcare providers' theoretical knowledge and practical skills on IT are low. The education intervention performed is a useful strategy to ameliorate IT among healthcare providers.

Impacto del mapa de riesgos como estrategia de monitorización y mejora de seguridad del paciente en urgencias / Impact of risk mapping as a strategy for monitoring and improving patient safety in paediatric emergency care

Objetivo: Diseñar un Mapa de Riesgos (MR) como herramienta para identificar y gestionar los riesgos en Urgencias Pediátricas y analizar el impacto de las acciones de mejora desarrolladas a partir de los riesgos identificados, en el nivel de riesgo para la Seguridad del Paciente (SP).Metodología: Un grupo de trabajo multidisciplinar revisó todo el proceso asistencial aplicando la herramienta Análisis Modal Fallos y Efectos (AMFE). Fases del proyecto: 1ª) MR 2017 y planificación acciones de mejora. 2ª) Desarrollo e implantación de acciones de mejora. 3ª) MR 2019. 4ª) Análisis: evolución del MR e impacto de las acciones de mejora. Resultados: En el MR 2017 se identificaron 106 modos de fallo (MF) (54,7% riesgo alto o muy alto). Se aplicaron criterios de priorización para seleccionar las acciones de mejora que debían planificarse. Se planificaron 19 acciones de mejora, con responsables y plazos, que permitían abordar 46 MF prioritarios. Se implantaron el 100%. En el MR 2019 se identificaron 110 MF (48,2% riesgo alto) y se objetivó una reducción global del nivel de riesgo del 20%. Analizando los 46 MF prioritarios que se habían abordado mediante las 19 acciones de mejora planificadas, se comprobó que el 60% habían pasado de nivel de riesgo alto a medio y que se había reducido el nivel de riesgo tanto a nivel global (-27,8%) como desglosado por procesos. Conclusión: El AMFE es una herramienta útil para identificar riesgos, analizar el impacto de las estrategias de mejora y monitorizar el nivel de riesgo de un servicio clínico complejo. Las acciones de mejora desarrolladas han logrado reducir el nivel de riesgo de nuestros procesos, mejorando la SP. (AU)

Objective: To design a risk map (RM) as a tool for identifying and managing risks in the paediatric emergency department and to assess the impact of the improvement actions developed based on the identified risks in terms of the level of risk to patient safety. Methodology: A multidisciplinary working group reviewed the entire care process by applying the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tool. Project phases: 1) RM 2017 and planning of improvement actions; 2) Development and implementation of improvement actions; 3) RM 2019; 4) Analysis: evolution of the RM and impact of improvement actions. Results: A total of 106 failure modes (FMs) were identified in the 2017 RM (54.7% high- or very high risk). We applied prioritization criteria to select the improvement actions to plan. Nineteen improvement actions were planned, with assigned responsible parties and deadlines, to address 46 priority FMs. One hundred percent were implemented. In the 2019 RM, we identified 110 FMs (48.2% high risk) and found an overall reduction of the risk level of 20%. Analysing the 46 priority FMs that had been addressed by the 19 planned improvement actions, we found that 60% had changed from high to medium risk level and that the risk level had decreased, both overall (–27.8%) and by process. Conclusión: The FMEA is a useful tool to identify risks, analyse the impact of improvement strategies and monitor the risk level of a complex clinical care department. The improvement actions developed succeeded in reducing the level of risk in the processes in our unit, improving patient safety. (AU)

Impact of risk mapping as a strategy for monitoring and improving patient safety in paediatric emergency care.

OBJECTIVE: To design a risk map (RM) as a tool for identifying and managing risks in the paediatric emergency department and to assess the impact of the improvement actions developed based on the identified risks in terms of the level of risk to patient safety. METHODOLOGY: A multidisciplinary working group reviewed the entire care process by applying the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tool. Project phases: (1) RM 2017 and planning of improvement actions; (2) Development and implementation of improvement actions; (3) RM 2019; (4) Analysis: evolution of the RM and impact of improvement actions. RESULTS: A total of 106 failure modes (FMs) were identified in the 2017 RM (54.7% high- or very high risk). We applied prioritization criteria to select the improvement actions to plan. Nineteen improvement actions were planned, with assigned responsible parties and deadlines, to address 46 priority FMs. One hundred percent were implemented. In the 2019 RM, we identified 110 FMs (48.2% high risk) and found an overall reduction of the risk level of 20%. Analysing the 46 priority FMs that had been addressed by the 19 planned improvement actions, we found that 60% had changed from high to medium risk level and that the risk level had decreased, both overall (-27.8%) and by process. CONCLUSION: The FMEA is a useful tool to identify risks, analyse the impact of improvement strategies and monitor the risk level of a complex clinical care department. The improvement actions developed succeeded in reducing the level of risk in the processes in our unit, improving patient safety.

Acute Alcohol Intoxication in Pediatric Emergencies.

INTRODUCTION: Alcohol intoxication in pediatrics is a growing problem in our environment. The objectives of this study are to define the prevalence of acute alcohol intoxication in the pediatric emergency department (PED) and to describe the associated symptoms and their relationship with potential risk factors. METHODS AND MATERIAL: This cross-sectional study includes patients younger than 16 years with a diagnosis of acute alcohol intoxication between March 2010 and October 2018 in the PED of a tertiary hospital. Patients with concomitant intoxication by other substances were excluded. The association between qualitative variables was determined using the χ 2 or Fisher exact test and quantitative with the Student t , Mann-Whitney U test, and simple linear regression. RESULTS: There were 136 episodes of alcohol intoxication, which represents a prevalence of 24.1/100,000 emergencies. After excluding 10 patients because of positive screening for other drugs, 126 patients with a mean age of 14.5 years (SD, 1.2 years) were included, 57.9% of whom were women. A total of 25.4% of the patients were younger than 14 years. Ethanolemia was determined in 88.9%, and its mean concentration was 195.7 mg/dL (SD, 56.5 mg/dL), with potentially serious levels (>300 mg/dL) being found in 3.6% of the patients. A relationship was found between the Glasgow Coma Scale score and ethanolemia ( B = -12.7; 95% confidence interval, -8.1 to -17.4; P < 0.001), as well as with potassium ( B = -31, 9; 95% confidence interval, -6.6 to -57.3; P = 0.014). No patient had seizures or hypoglycemia. A total of 10.3% of the patients required admission. CONCLUSIONS: Alcohol intoxication is a rare consultation reason in the PED. They usually present with mild and self-limited symptoms, being the decrease in the level of consciousness and hypokalemia the most frequent symptom and analytical alteration.

Risk Factors of Serious Bacterial Infection in Previously Healthy Children Older Than 90 Days Old With Fever and Neutropenia.

BACKGROUND: The main objective was to determine the clinical or analytical factors that independently predict risk of serious bacterial infection (RSBI) in immunocompetent patients older than 90 days given a diagnosis of fever and for whom neutropenia was an incidental finding. The secondary objective was to describe the prevalence of serious bacterial infections (SBIs). METHODS: This is a 3-year-long, multicenter, prospective analytical and observational study carried out at 6 pediatric emergency departments. Data for epidemiological, clinical, and analytical variables were collected. RESULTS: One hundred forty patients with febrile neutropenia (60.7% mild, 39.3% moderate to severe) were recruited. Serious bacterial infection incidence was 15.0% (95% confidence interval [CI], 9-21): 1 Invasive Bacterial Infection (Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia), 10 urinary tract infections, 8 pneumonias, and 2 cellulitis. Median total neutrophil counts per microliter showed no statistically significant differences (P = 0.512; 1000 [750-1200] in SBI patients vs 1100 [800-1300] in non-SBI patients). Higher RSBI was observed in patients with neutrophils less than 20% relative to total leukocytes (SBI, 15, 26.3%) than in those with neutrophils of 20% or greater (SBI, 6, 7.2%) (odds ratio, 4.6; 95% CI, 1.7-12.7). In patients with greater than 5000 leukocytes/µL, a percentage of neutrophils less than 20% was related to a greater RSBI with a trend toward statistical significance (odds ratio, 6.1; 95% CI, 0.7-51.1; P = 0.066). The clinical variables did not show a significant association with RSBI. CONCLUSIONS: None of the clinical or analytical variables assessed were associated with the RSBI. However, according to a post hoc analysis, in patients with greater than 5000 leukocytes/µL, a neutrophil percentage less than 20% could be an independent risk factor for SBI. A thorough physical examination and basic diagnostic tests (urinalysis and chest x-ray) may help to establish a diagnosis of SBI in the vast majority of cases.

[Ocular trauma in the Pediatric Emergency Departments, characteristics and risk factors of immediate sequelae]. / Traumatismo ocular en Urgencias de Pediatría, características y factores de riesgo de secuelas inmediatas.

OBJECTIVE: This study assesses the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of children with eye trauma presenting to the Emergency Department in Spain and analyze the risk factors associated with immediate sequelae. METHODS: A multicentric prospective case series study conducted during 24 months of patients presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Departments in five hospitals collaborating with the Spanish Pediatric Emergency Research Group. Data were collected from October 2016 through September 2018, including all patients up to the age of 16 years old presenting to the Emergency Department with an ocular trauma. All injuries were classified by Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology. RESULTS: A total of 242,134 visits to the Emergency Departments took place during the study period, being 1,007 ocular traumas (0.42%; IC 95% 0.40-0.45) and 858 were included in the study. Most commonly, injuries occurred while playing (54.7%), except in the 15 or more-age group, in which sports activities were more common (23.1%). The place of the trauma varied depending on the age group, being home (34.7%) and schools or sports areas (34.3%) the most recurrent. Blunt objects were the most frequent mechanism of trauma (48.6%). Most of the injuries were classified as closed globe (85.5%), mainly contusions (52.7%). Fifty-eight patients (6.8%) presented with immediate sequelae, being the impairment of visual acuity the most common (70.7%). The risk factors associated with immediate sequelae were the 10 or more-age group, the preexisting refractive errors, the open globe injuries and the injuries with blunt objects. CONCLUSIONS: Ocular trauma is a frequent chief complaint in the Pediatric Emergency Departments in Spain. Increasing awareness of the serious nature of ocular injuries and the study of the risk factors will help to develop a comprehensive plan for educating both parents and children to minimize preventable eye injuries sequelae.

Briefings: A Tool to Improve Safety Culture in a Pediatric Emergency Room.

BACKGROUND: Safety briefings are short, informative meetings intended to integrate a culture of patient safety into daily clinical practice, which contributes to identifying risks and improving quality. The objective of this study is to present safety briefings as a method for discovering and addressing safety events in a pediatric emergency room, describe how professionals perceive them, and characterize the classification and evolution of the incidents identified. METHODS: This observational, descriptive, analytical study was performed in the pediatric emergency department of a tertiary hospital in 2018-2019. The incidents reported during the briefings were counted, classified, and analyzed. Results of a 10-item survey on the usefulness of the briefings in identifying and managing risks are described. RESULTS: A total of 498 briefings were analyzed, in which 1,180 incidents were reported (1 incident/96 emergency cases; 2.4 incidents/meeting). The category with the most incidents was Communication. The number of incidents fell by 24.4% between 2018 and 2019 (p < 0.01), mostly in the Identification (47.8%) and Communication (33.8%) categories. Seventy-seven surveys were analyzed. In 97.4% of the analyzed surveys, the person surveyed considered the briefings to be useful in improving patient safety; 90.9% considered notification via briefings to be more convenient than through electronic means. In 35.1%, the person surveyed was not satisfied with the information received on incident management. CONCLUSION: Patient safety briefings are perceived as a useful tool to report incidents, and incidents related to communication occur most frequently. Safety briefings are perceived as useful for improving patient safety in pediatric emergency rooms, and this method of notification is considered more convenient than other methods.

Manejo y factores de riesgo de gravedad asociados a lesiones no intencionadas en urgencias de pediatría en España / Management and serious risk factors associated with unintentional injuries in paediatric emergencies in Spain

INTRODUCCIÓN: Cada año se tratan 38 millones de pacientes con lesiones en los servicios de Urgencias, siendo el 90% en forma de lesiones no intencionadas (LNI). Actualmente no existen registros globales de su manejo en España ni de los factores de riesgo que puedan llevar asociados. Nuestro objetivo es describir el manejo de las LNI en los Servicios de Urgencias Pediátricos (SUP) y analizar los factores relacionados con la presencia de lesiones graves. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Subestudio de estudio observacional prospectivo multicéntrico desarrollado durante 12 meses en 11 SUP de hospitales de la Red de Investigación de la Sociedad Española de Urgencias Pediátricas (RiSEUP-SPERG), incluyéndose niños de 0 a 16 años de edad que consultan por una LNI, los días 13 de cada mes. Se registraron datos epidemiológicos, circunstancias de la lesión y datos sobre la atención en el SUP y destino al alta. RESULTADOS: Se registraron 10.175 episodios, de los que 1.941 fueron LNI (19,1%). Se incluyeron 1.673, de los cuales 257 (15,4%) fueron graves. La prueba complementaria realizada más frecuentemente fue la radiografía simple (60,0%) y el procedimiento más frecuente fue la inmovilización de extremidad (38,6%). Se encontró asociación significativa entre presentar una LNI grave y la edad > 5 años (OR 2,24; IC 95%: 1,61-3,16), el antecedente de fractura (OR 2,05; IC 95%: 1,22-3,43) o la actividad deportiva como mecanismo lesional (OR 1,76; IC 95%: 1,29-2,38), entre otros. CONCLUSIÓN: En España, la mayoría de los casos de LNI no son graves. Las radiografías y la inmovilización de extremidades son las pruebas y procedimientos más frecuentemente realizados. La LNI grave se asoció con factores individuales, como la edad > 5 años o el antecedente de fractura, y con la actividad deportiva como mecanismo asociado a gravedad. Resulta vital implementar medidas para mejorar la prevención de estas lesiones y apoyar la capacitación de los cuidadores mediante programas educacionales

INTRODUCTION: Thirty-eight million patients with injuries are treated in Emergency Departments every year, 90% of them being in the form of unintentional injuries (UIs). There are currently no global records of its management in Spain, or the risk factors that may be associated with them. The objective of this study is to describe the management of UIs in Spanish paediatric emergency departments, and to analyse factors related to the presence of serious injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A sub-study of a prospective multicentre observational study conducted over 12 months in 11 hospitals of the Spanish Paediatric Emergency Research Group (RiSEUP-SPERG), including children from 0 to 16 years of age consulting for UIs. Epidemiological data, circumstances of the injury, and data on emergency care and discharge destination were recorded on the 13 th day of each month. RESULTS: A total of 10,175 episodes were recorded, of which 1,941 were UIs (19.1%), including 1,673, of which 257 (15.4%) were severe. The most frequent complementary test was simple radiography (60.0%), and the most frequent procedure was limb immobilisation (38.6%). A significant relationship was found between presenting with a severe UI and age > 5 years (OR 2.24; 95% CI: 1.61-3.16), history of fracture (OR 2.05; 95% CI: 1.22-3.43), or sports activity as a mechanism of injury (OR 1.76; 95% CI: 1.29-2.38), among others. CONCLUSION: In Spain, most UIs are not serious. X-rays and immobilisation of extremities are the most frequently performed tests and procedures. Severe UIs were associated with individual factors, such as age > 5 years or history of fracture, and with sports activity as a mechanism associated with severity. It is vital to implement measures to improve the prevention of these injuries and to support the training of caregivers through educational programmes

Respuesta a las recomendaciones sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la infección urinaria / Response to recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of urinary infection

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[Management and serious risk factors associated with unintentional injuries in paediatric emergencies in Spain]. / Manejo y factores de riesgo de gravedad asociados a lesiones no intencionadas en urgencias de pediatría en España.

INTRODUCTION: Thirty-eight million patients with injuries are treated in Emergency Departments every year, 90% of them being in the form of unintentional injuries (UIs). There are currently no global records of its management in Spain, or the risk factors that may be associated with them. The objective of this study is to describe the management of UIs in Spanish paediatric emergency departments, and to analyse factors related to the presence of serious injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A sub-study of a prospective multicentre observational study conducted over 12months in 11hospitals of the Spanish Paediatric Emergency Research Group (RiSEUP-SPERG), including children from 0 to 16years of age consulting for UIs. Epidemiological data, circumstances of the injury, and data on emergency care and discharge destination were recorded on the 13th day of each month. RESULTS: A total of 10,175 episodes were recorded, of which 1,941 were UIs (19.1%), including 1,673, of which 257 (15.4%) were severe. The most frequent complementary test was simple radiography (60.0%), and the most frequent procedure was limb immobilisation (38.6%). A significant relationship was found between presenting with a severe UI and age >5 years (OR2.24; 95%CI: 1.61-3.16), history of fracture (OR2.05; 95%CI: 1.22-3.43), or sports activity as a mechanism of injury (OR1.76; 95%CI: 1.29-2.38), among others. CONCLUSION: In Spain, most UIs are not serious. X-rays and immobilisation of extremities are the most frequently performed tests and procedures. Severe UIs were associated with individual factors, such as age >5years or history of fracture, and with sports activity as a mechanism associated with severity. It is vital to implement measures to improve the prevention of these injuries and to support the training of caregivers through educational programmes.

Preparación de los procedimientos de sedoanalgesia en los servicios de urgencias pediátricos españoles: estudio descriptivo / Preparation of sedation-analgesia procedures in spanish paediatric emergency departments: A descriptive study

INTRODUCCIÓN: El objetivo de este estudio fue describir la práctica clínica actual de la preparación de los procedimientos de sedoanalgesia (SA) realizados en servicios de urgencias pediátricas (SUP) españoles. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio multicéntrico, observacional y analítico prospectivo de los procedimientos de SA realizados a niños menores de 18 años en 18 SUP entre febrero del 2015 y enero del 2016. RESULTADOS: Se registraron 658 procedimientos de SA en 18 hospitales de España, la mayoría (90,7%) en mayores de 24 meses. El tipo de procedimiento fue: 57 (8,6%) analgesia simple, 44 (6,7%) sedación, 275 (41,8%) SA para procedimiento poco doloroso y 282 (42,9%) SA para procedimiento muy doloroso. Se solicitó consentimiento informado al 98,6%, siendo más frecuentemente escrito en el grupo de SA para procedimientos muy dolorosos (76,6%) que en procedimientos poco dolorosos o en analgesia simple (el 62,9 y el 54,4%, respectivamente, p < 0,001). El personal que más frecuentemente realizó la SA fueron los pediatras de urgencias (64,3%), seguidos de los residentes de pediatría (30,7%). Los motivos de la SA más frecuentes fueron los traumatológicos (35,9%) y quirúrgicos (28,4%). El ayuno se valoró en el 81%. Se monitorizaron 480 (73%) niños, la mayoría de ellos con pulsioxímetro (95,8%). La estrategia farmacológica utilizada fue la administración de un fármaco de forma aislada en 443 (67,3%) de los casos, siendo más frecuente el óxido nitroso (50%) y una combinación de fármacos en 215 (32,7%), destacando la combinación midazolam/ketamina (46,9%). CONCLUSIÓN: La mayoría de los procedimientos de SA analizados en este estudio han tenido una preparación correcta y acorde a las recomendaciones actuales

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to describe the current practice regarding the preparation of the sedation-analgesia (SA) procedures performed in the paediatric emergency centres in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A multicentre, observational and prospective analytical study was carried out on the SA procedures that were performed on children under 18 years-old in 18 paediatric emergency departments between February 2015 and January 2016. RESULTS: A total of 658 SA procedures were registered in 18 hospitals of Spain, most of them to children older than 24 months. The type of the procedure was: simple analgesia in 57 (8.6%), sedation in 44 (6.7%), SA for a not very painful procedure in 275 (41.8%), and SA for a very painful procedure in 282 (42.9%). Informed consent was requested in 98.6% of the cases. The written form was more frequently preferred in the group of patients that received SA for a very painful procedure (76.6%) in comparison to a painful procedure or to simple analgesia (62.9% and 54.4%, respectively, P < .001). The staff that most frequently performed the SA procedures were the paediatricians of the emergency departments (64.3%), followed by Paediatrics Residents (30.7%). The most frequent reasons for the SA were traumatological (35.9%) and surgical (28.4%). Fasting was observed in 81% of the cases. More than two-thirds (67.3%, n = 480) children were monitored, the majority (95.8%) of them using pulse oximetry. The pharmacological strategy used was the administration of one drug in 443 (67.3%) of the cases, mostly nitrous oxide, and a combination of drugs in 215 (32.7%), especially midazolam/ketamine (46.9%). CONCLUSION: The majority of the SA procedures analysed in this study have been carried out correctly and prepared in accordance with the current guidelines

Evaluación del manejo del dolor de la patología facial y oral en un Servicio de Urgencias Pediátrico y tras el alta domiciliaria / Assessment of orofacial pain management in a pediatric emergency department and at home after discharge

Introducción. El manejo inadecuado del dolor es frecuente en Urgencias. El objetivo fue analizar el manejo del dolor de niños con patología infecciosa o traumática del área facial/oral en Urgencias y evaluar el cumplimiento y satisfacción sobre la analgesia prescrita al momento del alta. Población y métodos. Estudio transversal, observacional y analítico en niños que acudieron a Urgencias con patología infecciosa/traumática de la región facial/oral durante 2 meses. Se recogieron el manejo del dolor en Urgencias, la analgesia prescrita para el domicilio y, tras el contacto telefónico con los padres, el tratamiento realizado y su adecuación al dolor del niño. Resultados. Fueron incluidos 252 pacientes (edad media de 4,5 años, desvío estándar 3,89). En 8,7%, figuraba la evaluación del dolor en triaje y, en 3,6%, en el informe médico. Se administró analgesia en Urgencias al 41,3%. Al momento del alta, en un 13,9%, no se prescribió analgesia; en 25,4%, se prescribió pautada y, en 60,3%, a demanda. Los pediatras usaron más analgesia pautada que los cirujanos (34,4% vs. 16,5%, p < 0,01). En el domicilio, no administraron analgesia en el 39,3%; en un 36,1%, pautada y, en un 23%, a demanda. Existió escasa correlación entre la pauta al momento del alta y la administrada en el domicilio (kappa: 0,178). Se consideró la analgesia adecuada en el 84%, con más frecuencia en patología traumática que infecciosa (85,7% vs. 14,3%, p < 0,01). Conclusiones. Se observó escasa evaluación y tratamiento del dolor en Urgencias. La prescripción más usada fue a demanda en vez de pautada, al contrario de lo recomendado en las guías. El control analgésico fue mejor en patología traumática que infecciosa.

Introduction. An inadequate pain management is common in the emergency department. Our objective was to analyze pain management among children with an orofacial infection or trauma in the emergency department and to assess compliance and satisfaction with analgesia prescribed at discharge. Population and methods. Cross-sectional, observational and analytical study in children attending the emergency department for an orofacial infection or trauma over 2 months. Pain management in the emergency department, analgesia prescribed at home and, following a call to parents, treatment provided and its adequacy to control pain were registered. Results. In total, 252patients (mean age: 4.5 years, SD: 3.89) were included. Pain assessment was recorded at the triage for 8.7%, and in the medical report, for 3.6%. Analgesia was administered to 41.3% in the emergency room. At discharge, no analgesia was prescribed to 13.9%; scheduled analgesia, to 25.4%; and as needed, to 60.3%. Pediatricians prescribed scheduled analgesia more frequently than surgeons (34.4% versus 16.5%, p < 0.01). At home, no analgesia was administered to 39.3%; scheduled analgesia, to 36.1%; and as needed, to 23%. There is little correlation between prescription at discharge and at home (Kappa: 0.178). Analgesia was considered adequate in 84% of cases, and was more frequent in trauma injuries than in infections (85.7% versus 14.3%, p < 0.01). Conclusions. Pain assessment and management was scarce in the emergency department. The most common prescription was as needed, contrary to what is recommended in the guidelines. Analgesic control worked better for trauma injuries than for infections.

Assessment of orofacial pain management in a pediatric emergency department and at home after discharge. / Evaluación del manejo del dolor de la patología facial y oral en un Servicio de Urgencias Pediátrico y tras el alta domiciliaria.

INTRODUCTION: An inadequate pain management is common in the emergency department. Our objective was to analyze pain management among children with an orofacial infection or trauma in the emergency department and to assess compliance and satisfaction with analgesia prescribed at discharge. POPULATION AND METHODS: Cross-sectional, observational and analytical study in children attending the emergency department for an orofacial infection or trauma over 2 months. Pain management in the emergency department, analgesia prescribed at home and, following a call to parents, treatment provided and its adequacy to control pain were registered. RESULTS: In total, 252patients (mean age: 4.5 years, SD: 3.89) were included. Pain assessment was recorded at the triage for 8.7%, and in the medical report, for 3.6%. Analgesia was administered to 41.3% in the emergency room. At discharge, no analgesia was prescribed to 13.9%; scheduled analgesia, to 25.4%; and as needed, to 60.3%. Pediatricians prescribed scheduled analgesia more frequently than surgeons (34.4% versus 16.5%, p < 0.01). At home, no analgesia was administered to 39.3%; scheduled analgesia, to 36.1%; and as needed, to 23%. There is little correlation between prescription at discharge and at home (Kappa: 0.178). Analgesia was considered adequate in 84% of cases, and was more frequent in trauma injuries than in infections (85.7% versus 14.3%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Pain assessment and management was scarce in the emergency department. The most common prescription was as needed, contrary to what is recommended in the guidelines. Analgesic control worked better for trauma injuries than for infections.

INTRODUCCIÓN: El manejo inadecuado del dolor es frecuente en Urgencias. El objetivo fue analizar el manejo del dolor de niños con patología infecciosa o traumática del área facial/oral en Urgencias y evaluar el cumplimiento y satisfacción sobre la analgesia prescrita al momento del alta. POBLACIÓN Y MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal, observacional y analítico en niños que acudieron a Urgencias con patología infecciosa/traumática de la región facial/oral durante 2 meses. Se recogieron el manejo del dolor en Urgencias, la analgesia prescrita para el domicilio y, tras el contacto telefónico con los padres, el tratamiento realizado y su adecuación al dolor del niño. RESULTADOS: Fueron incluidos 252 pacientes (edad media de 4,5 años, desvío estándar 3,89). En 8,7%, figuraba la evaluación del dolor en triaje y, en 3,6%, en el informe médico. Se administró analgesia en Urgencias al 41,3%. Al momento del alta, en un 13,9%, no se prescribió analgesia; en 25,4%, se prescribió pautada y, en 60,3%, a demanda. Los pediatras usaron más analgesia pautada que los cirujanos (34,4% vs. 16,5%, p < 0,01). En el domicilio, no administraron analgesia en el 39,3%; en un 36,1%, pautada y, en un 23%, a demanda. Existió escasa correlación entre la pauta al momento del alta y la administrada en el domicilio (kappa: 0,178). Se consideró la analgesia adecuada en el 84%, con más frecuencia en patología traumática que infecciosa (85,7% vs. 14,3%, p < 0,01). CONCLUSIONES: Se observó escasa evaluación y tratamiento del dolor en Urgencias. La prescripción más usada fue a demanda en vez de pautada, al contrario de lo recomendado en las guías. El control analgésico fue mejor en patología traumática que infecciosa.