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Outpatient Emergency Preparedness: A Survey of Pediatricians.
Pediatric Emergency Care 2015 July
OBJECTIVE: To determine outpatient pediatricians' self-reported experience with and preparation for patient emergencies, and their awareness of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on outpatient emergency preparedness.
METHODS: A 34-question cross-sectional survey of outpatient pediatric faculty and gratis faculty from the sole medical school in a metropolitan area was used to assess demographic information, training, and equipment for patient emergencies and familiarity with the AAP policy.
RESULTS: Of the 57 responses from 123 surveyed physicians (46% response rate), 23% worked in academics and 70% in private practice. At least 1 emergency per month was reported by 39%; 75% referred a patient to the emergency department or hospital at least monthly. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification was maintained by 21%, and 42% had current Basic Life Support (BLS). The majority (79%) agreed that respiratory emergencies were most common. Almost all had bag-valve mask (96%) in the office; however, only 65% had oropharyngeal airways. All reported feeling comfortable performing bag-valve mask ventilation, but only 68% reported the same comfort level with oropharyngeal airways. About half (44%) had intubation equipment, and about half (47%) had automated external defibrillators. Only 25% performed mock emergencies. About half of pediatricians (53%) reported awareness of the 2007 AAP policy guideline, and one quarter (23%) thought their office met guideline recommendations.
CONCLUSIONS: Although emergencies occur frequently in general pediatric offices, pediatricians may not have adequate emergency equipment and training. Variable preparedness reflects the need for greater awareness of and compliance with the AAP policy.
METHODS: A 34-question cross-sectional survey of outpatient pediatric faculty and gratis faculty from the sole medical school in a metropolitan area was used to assess demographic information, training, and equipment for patient emergencies and familiarity with the AAP policy.
RESULTS: Of the 57 responses from 123 surveyed physicians (46% response rate), 23% worked in academics and 70% in private practice. At least 1 emergency per month was reported by 39%; 75% referred a patient to the emergency department or hospital at least monthly. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification was maintained by 21%, and 42% had current Basic Life Support (BLS). The majority (79%) agreed that respiratory emergencies were most common. Almost all had bag-valve mask (96%) in the office; however, only 65% had oropharyngeal airways. All reported feeling comfortable performing bag-valve mask ventilation, but only 68% reported the same comfort level with oropharyngeal airways. About half (44%) had intubation equipment, and about half (47%) had automated external defibrillators. Only 25% performed mock emergencies. About half of pediatricians (53%) reported awareness of the 2007 AAP policy guideline, and one quarter (23%) thought their office met guideline recommendations.
CONCLUSIONS: Although emergencies occur frequently in general pediatric offices, pediatricians may not have adequate emergency equipment and training. Variable preparedness reflects the need for greater awareness of and compliance with the AAP policy.
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