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[Paediatric discharge score in ambulatory surgery]

S Biedermann1, E Wodey1, F De La Brière1

  • 1Pôle anesthésie SAMU urgences réanimations, hôpital Sud, université de Rennes, 116, boulevard Bulgarie, 35203 Rennes cedex 2, France.

Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|May 20, 2014
PubMed

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The Pediatric Post-Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (Ped-PADSS) effectively assesses readiness for discharge in pediatric surgical patients. Most children met discharge criteria within two hours, suggesting reduced hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Patient Safety

Context:

  • Outpatient surgery requires standardized discharge criteria.
  • The Post-Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (PADSS) is validated for adults.
  • Pediatric adaptation of PADSS (Ped-PADSS) needs evaluation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the pediatric adaptation of the Post-Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (Ped-PADSS).
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of Ped-PADSS for discharging pediatric surgical patients.

Summary:

  • A prospective, observational study evaluated the Ped-PADSS in 150 ambulatory pediatric patients.
  • The Ped-PADSS, based on hemodynamics, awakening, nausea, pain, and bleeding, showed high agreement with clinical discharge decisions.
  • Ninety-five percent of patients achieved a Ped-PADSS score of ≥9 after two hours of monitoring.

Impact:

  • The Ped-PADSS facilitates safe discharge for the majority of pediatric surgical patients.
  • Implementation of Ped-PADSS may reduce the duration of hospital stays in ambulatory surgical units.
  • Standardized scoring systems enhance patient safety and optimize resource utilization in pediatric ambulatory care.
Abstract

Keywords:
Chirurgie ambulatoireDischarge scoreOutput surgeryPediatricPédiatrieScore de sortie

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