Family perceptions of insulin pump adverse events in children and adolescents.

摘要: Abstract Background: Insulin pumps (for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion [CSII]) are used widely in type 1 diabetes mellitus. Although there has been considerable study of outcomes, few recent data on CSII-associated adverse events and no family perceptions their confidence dealing with them. Subjects Methods: We approached all families children adolescents ≤19 years age CSII attending the clinic over a 16-week cycle. Participants completed retrospective questionnaire examining issues previous 12 months. Data pump as well answers to questions pertaining education were collected. Results: Our survey received response rate 99%, 235 238 participating. In preceding months, 104 230 (45%) had reported at least one pump-related event (either mechanical or set-related), an associated 52 229 (23%) resulting repla...