Profile of Patients with Paediatric Emergencies at Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Survey.

Mrs. Remya Jose; Ms. Jomcy P Jose; Mrs. Deepa Kurian; Mrs. Mary Shyni TP

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Profile of Patients with Paediatric Emergencies at Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Survey.

Mrs. Remya Jose, Ms. Jomcy P Jose, Mrs. Deepa Kurian, Mrs. Mary Shyni Tp

Abstract :

Objective : To estimate the prevalence of patients with Paediatric Emergencies attended at emergency department. Methods: A retrospective survey design was used to obtain data on prevalence of patients with Paediatric Emergencies attended at emergency department.Results: Descriptive analysis was done to define demographic characteristics, monthly admission rates and diagnoses. A total of 2003 patients were seen and admitted after initial evaluation during the study period. The maximum number of patients (42%) was seen in the monsoon month of July and August. About half of the patients were infants and preschoolers. Viral Fever (14.6%) and Dengue fever (9.1%) were the most common diagnosis. Respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses were the two commonest pediatric emergencies. The common reasons for attending the emergency department were neurological emergencies (23%) and respiratory illnesses (20%). Six illnesses, i.e. viral fever, dengue fever, feile seizures, pneumonia, seizures and accidents comprised nearly half of all the emergency visits. Viral fever and dengue fever showed a distinct seasonal trend. We conclude that demographic and diagnostic data regarding admissions to the Emergency Unit can be utilized to develop new strategies for patient care