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Paediatric retrievals in South Australia.

D B Sweeney, M J Turtle

    Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A coordinated retrieval service in South Australia has managed 379 pediatric patients since the 1970s. Analysis of these cases highlights a significant workload for anesthesia and intensive care departments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Retrieval Services
    • Pediatric Critical Care
    • Health Informatics

    Background:

    • A coordinated retrieval service for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients has operated in South Australia since the early 1970s.
    • The pediatric retrieval service is based at the Adelaide Children's Hospital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the workload and patient data associated with the pediatric retrieval service.
    • To present and discuss the findings from the analysis of retrieval service records.

    Main Methods:

    • Patient records from the pediatric retrieval service were collected up to the end of 1983.
    • Data were entered into a microcomputer file program for analysis.

    Main Results:

    • The pediatric service managed a total of 379 patients by the end of 1983.
    • In 1983 alone, 90 pediatric patients were managed by the service.
    • The service represents a considerable workload for the Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Departments.

    Conclusions:

    • The pediatric retrieval service has experienced significant growth, impacting departmental resources.
    • Data analysis provides insights into the demands placed on critical care services by patient retrievals.

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