G223(P) An evaluation of a new wheeze pathway

摘要: Background Wheeze is common in the pre-school age group. Whilst clear guidelines exist for management of children with bronchiolitis and asthma, there debate regarding best treatment plan wheeze. Following a service evaluation 2017, new wheeze pathway was introduced. The aims to provide guidance healthcare professionals on these patients by categorising severity, thereby reducing variation practice avoiding adverse outcomes. Aims primary outcomes this study included length admission hours (length stay, LOS), analysis interventions given, need HDU-level care. A staff survey taken feedback pathway. Methods Data collection occurred during September October 2017 2018. collected retrospectively from notes charts all aged 12–59 months who presented (n=144 (2017), n=181 (2018). analysis, including regression, performed using SPSS. Results median LOS reduced 10 8 2018 (p=0.013). Nebuliser usage 58.3% 23.8% (p Conclusions had no negative impact or It nebuliser group effect only predictive factor at care SpO2