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J Gómez-Veiras1, J Lluna González2, A Prieto Campo3
1Pediatric Surgery Department. Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro. Vigo (Spain). Rare Condition and Pediatric Medicine Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS Galicia Sur). SERGAS-UVIGO.
A new checklist was developed for pediatric trauma care to reduce errors in treating polytraumatized patients. This tool, created by experts, aims to improve patient safety in emergency settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Medical Education
Background:
- The Primary Care in Pediatric Trauma (ATIP) course has been taught in Spain since 1997.
- Checklists are crucial for preventing errors in high-stress pediatric trauma care.
- Existing checklists do not align with the ATIP course framework.
Approach:
- Expert consensus was achieved through the Delphi Technique.
- Criteria for expert selection were established with the Spanish Pediatric Surgery Society.
- Checklist items were derived from literature reviews and expert consultations.
Key Points:
- Ten experts from nine ATIP training centers participated.
- A 28-item checklist was developed based on expert recommendations.
- The checklist is designed for the primary care of polytraumatized pediatric patients.
Conclusions:
- A consensus-based checklist for pediatric trauma patient treatment was created using the Delphi Technique.
- This checklist is essential for standardizing care and disseminating best practices.
- Adaptation and validation within individual healthcare centers are recommended for optimal implementation.
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