Evidence-Based Treatment in Pediatric Emergency Department
Author Information
Author(s): Kellie L Waters, Natasha Wiebe, Kristie Cramer, Lisa Hartling, Terry P Klassen
Primary Institution: University of Alberta
Hypothesis
The treatment of pediatric emergency patients is often based on evidence derived from adult studies.
Conclusion
A substantial proportion of pediatric emergency department treatment decisions are evidence-based, with most based on studies involving pediatric patients.
Supporting Evidence
- 80.4% of interventions were evidence-based.
- 35.9% of patients received no primary intervention.
- 83.7% of evidence-based interventions were supported by studies with mostly pediatric patients.
Takeaway
Many kids who go to the emergency room don't get any treatment, but most of the treatments that are given are based on good research, especially for kids.
Methodology
A retrospective chart review of randomly selected patients seen in the pediatric emergency department over one year.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the committee's personal knowledge and treatment preferences.
Limitations
The study only included a small sample of patients and may not represent all pediatric emergency cases.
Participant Demographics
Patients seen in a pediatric emergency department, primarily children.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 29.9 to 41.9
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