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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.

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Summary

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.

Keywords:

Chirurgie ambulatoire Discharge score Output surgery Pediatric Pédiatrie Score de sortie

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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.