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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) are a known complication of acute hematogenous musculoskeletal infections (MSKIs) in hospitalized children.
  • Limited guidance exists for identifying pediatric MSKI patients at highest risk for VTE.
  • This study aimed to identify specific risk factors for VTE in children hospitalized with MSKIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors associated with venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in pediatric patients hospitalized with acute hematogenous musculoskeletal infections (MSKIs).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review of 335 children hospitalized with MSKIs over a 9-year period.
  • Exclusion of patients with chronic MSKIs, non-hematogenous infections, or significant comorbidities.
  • Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify VTE risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of VTE was 2.1% (7 out of 335 patients).
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection (OR 31.7) and critical illness (OR 26.4) were significantly associated with increased VTE risk.
  • Patients with VTE experienced longer hospitalizations, longer intravenous antimicrobial courses, and delayed fever resolution.

Conclusions:

  • VTE is uncommon in children with acute MSKIs, but MRSA infection and critical illness are significant risk factors.
  • These findings highlight the need for vigilance in monitoring high-risk pediatric MSKI patients for VTE.
  • Further prospective research is warranted to explore preventative strategies for VTE in this population.