Caroline Melhado, Katherine Remick, Amy Miskovic, Bhavin Patel, Hilary A Hewes, Craig D Newgard, Avery B Nathens, Charles Macias, Lisa Gray, Brian K Yorkgitis, Michael W Dingeldein, Aaron R Jensen
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Abstract
Objective: To use updated 2021 weighted Pediatric Readiness Score (wPRS) data to identify a threshold level of trauma center emergency department (ED) pediatric readiness.
Background: Most children in the United States receive initial trauma care at nonpediatric centers. The aim of the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) was to ensure that all EDs are prepared to provide quality care for children. Trauma centers reporting the highest quartile of wPRS on the 2013 national assessment have been shown to have lower mortality. Significant efforts have been invested to improve pediatric readiness in the past decade.
Study design: A retrospective cohort of trauma centers that completed the NPRP 2021 national assessment and contributed to the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) from 2019 to 2021 was analyzed. Center-specific observed-to-expected mortality estimates for children (0-15 y) were calculated using Pediatric Trauma Quality Improvement Program models. Deterministic linkage was used for transferred patients to account for wPRS at the initial receiving center. Center-specific mortality odds ratios were then compared across quartiles of wPRS.
Results: A total of 66,588 children from 630 centers with a median (interquartile range) wPRS of 79 (66-93) were analyzed. The average observed-to-expected odds of mortality [1.02 (0.97-1.06)] for centers in the highest quartile (wPRS≥93) was lower than any of the lowest 3 wPRS quartiles [1.19 (1.14-1.23) (Q1), 1.29 (1.24-1.33) (Q2), and 1.28 (1.19-1.36) (Q3), all P <0.05). The presence of a pediatric-specific quality improvement plan was the domain with the strongest independent association with mortality [standardized beta -0.095 (-0.146 to -0.044)].
Conclusion: Trauma centers should address gaps in pediatric readiness to include a pediatric-specific quality improvement plan and aim to achieve wPRS ≥93.
期刊介绍:
The Annals of Surgery is a renowned surgery journal, recognized globally for its extensive scholarly references. It serves as a valuable resource for the international medical community by disseminating knowledge regarding important developments in surgical science and practice. Surgeons regularly turn to the Annals of Surgery to stay updated on innovative practices and techniques. The journal also offers special editorial features such as "Advances in Surgical Technique," offering timely coverage of ongoing clinical issues. Additionally, the journal publishes monthly review articles that address the latest concerns in surgical practice.