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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Quality Improvement Science
  • Diagnostic Imaging Optimization

Background:

  • Computerized tomography (CT) is frequently used for pediatric appendicitis evaluation in community general emergency departments (GEDs).
  • High CT utilization raises concerns regarding radiation exposure and cost in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To decrease the utilization of CT scans in the evaluation of pediatric appendicitis within a community general emergency department (GED) system by 50% within one year.
  • To implement and assess the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary CT scans for pediatric appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • A quality improvement team comprising stakeholders from three institutions developed and implemented interventions using the Model for Improvement.
  • Key interventions included a clinical pathway for pediatric appendicitis, standardized ultrasound (US) report templates, and case audit with feedback.
  • Process measures included US utilization and nondiagnostic US rates; balancing measures were transfer and "over-transfer" rates.

Main Results:

  • The baseline CT scan rate was 32%, which was successfully decreased to 4.5% post-intervention, exceeding the 50% reduction aim.
  • Ultrasound utilization was 63% with a 77% nondiagnostic rate at baseline; these were monitored as process measures.
  • Frontline providers reported enhanced knowledge and practice standardization, with no increase in transfer or "over-transfer" rates.

Conclusions:

  • A collaborative, pediatric-focused quality improvement initiative significantly reduced CT scan use in children with suspected appendicitis in community GED settings.
  • The model emphasizing a community of practice, facilitated by the Emergency Medical Service for Children (EMSC), offers a scalable approach for future quality improvement efforts.