Quality of the Triage of Children With Anaphylaxis at the Emergency Department.

Pediatric Emergency Care
E ArroabarrenMiriam Palacios

Abstract

Early recognition of symptoms is essential in anaphylaxis management. The Canadian Paediatric Emergency Triage and Acuity Scale prioritizes anaphylaxis to level I or II (resuscitation or emergency). We analyzed the accuracy of pediatric anaphylaxis triage. This was a retrospective review of the triage charts (adaptation of the Canadian Paediatric Emergency Triage and Acuity Scale) of 137 children attended for anaphylaxis at our pediatric emergency department. Per triages' accuracy, charts were divided into TR1 (levels I-II) and TR2 (levels III-V), comparing demographics, initial triage level given by initial assessment (Paediatric Assessment Triangle), vital signs, observations recorded by the staff, and waiting times for physician. Forty-six (33.3%) were triaged correctly (TR1 group), and 91 (66.7%) were not. Median ages were similar (TR1: 5 years [interquartile range, 13.1 years] vs TR2: 4.5 years [interquartile range, 14.5 years]; P = 0.837). Initial triage level 5 was given by Paediatric Assessment Triangle to 69.5% of TR1 and 83% of TR2 cases (P = 0.001; likelihood ratio for TR2: 1.985 [95% confidence interval, 1.11-3.49]). Vital signs were normal in 71.7% of TR1 and 94.5% of TR2 patients (P < 0.001; likelihood ratio for T...Continue Reading

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Nov 13, 2020·The American Journal of Emergency Medicine·Daniel ChiangRonna L Campbell

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