Are local guidelines on investigations inchildren admitted with acute gastroenteritis being adhered to?

Malta medical journal

Marija Agius¹  David Pace¹  Stephanie Mifsud¹  Francesca Galea¹ 

关键词: Gastroenteritis;    Paediatric;    Dehydration;    Electrolytes.;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: University of Malta * Medical School

【 摘 要 】

Aim: To assess adherence to local guidelines on the investigation of children admitted with acute gastroenteritis.Method: Children admitted to Mater Dei Hospital with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis between December 2012 and February 2013 were selected. Their investigations were retrospectively assessed in relation to the degree of dehydration and the type of management given. Hospital guidelines relating to investigations performed in children admitted with gastroenteritis were reviewed and compliance was assessed.Results: A total of 411 investigations were carried out in 76 children with the most common investigations being serum electrolytes, urea and creatinine and random blood glucose. Guidelines were met in 4/76 (5.3%) of the study population. Serum electrolytes had the greatest impact on management.Conclusion: The local guideline on gastroenteritis is not being adhered to in the vast majority of cases. There is an urgent need to raise awareness about the availability and utilisation of this guideline amongst doctors working in paediatrics.

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