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[Dermatological emergencies. Prospective and multicentric study in Argentina]
Patricia A Fernández Pardal1, Ana C Torre2, Agustina Rodrigo3
1Unidad de Dermatología, Hospital F. J. Muñiz, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Medicina
|August 28, 2021
Summary
Dermatological emergencies are common in emergency departments. A study found that appropriate diagnosis rates were higher when patients saw a dermatologist, highlighting the need for their presence in emergency care.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Dermatological emergencies frequently lead to emergency department (ED) visits.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of these emergencies is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of dermatological emergencies.
- To describe the types of dermatological diseases presenting as emergencies.
- To analyze diagnostic accuracy and compare outcomes between public and private healthcare segments.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, observational, analytical, cross-sectional, multi-center study was conducted.
- Included 2,801 adult patients presenting with dermatological emergencies.
- Data collected on disease type, previous consultations, and healthcare segment.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of dermatological emergencies was 15% (10.6% public, 22.5% private).
- Infectious diseases (35.5%) and allergic reactions (29.6%) were the most common causes.
- Diagnostic accuracy was higher when seen by a dermatologist (80.7%) versus a non-dermatologist (52.6%).
Conclusions:
- Dermatological emergencies represent a significant burden on EDs.
- There are disparities in prevalence between public and private healthcare.
- The findings underscore the importance of having dermatologists available in emergency settings for improved diagnostic outcomes.
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