Preparedness of practicing pediatricians to manage emergencies.

摘要: To determine pediatrician preparedness to manage emergencies, a nationally representative random sample of 1000 non-hospital-based pediatricians was surveyed about (1) types emergencies encountered and methods transport an emergency facility, (2) availability use equipment medications in the office, (3) determinants confidence managing emergencies. The proportion who had specific ranged from 86% for meningitis 22% cardiopulmonary arrest. majority transported acutely ill children department by ambulance. Availability individual pieces offices 97% epinephrine 1:1000 11% bone marrow needles intraosseous access. Combinations available particular 61% severe dehydration pediatrician9s office significantly related type primary work setting. Pediatrician initial stabilization 58% seizures 25% epiglottitis. Confidence year residency completed, Advanced Cardiac or Pediatric Life Support training, setting, office. Continuing education regarding management common should improve competence this area.