| Breathing easy: implementing a bronchiolitis protocol. | |
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PMID: 21739745 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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In 2005, a protocol for patients with bronchiolitis in the pediatric unit was created, but compliance was less than desired. Therefore, revisions based on staff feedback and current literature were implemented in 2007. A pre- and post-implementation design was used. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the following variables: use of protocol, frequency of suctioning, use of beta2 agonist medication, length of stay, and charges per case. A chart review was used. After implementing the revised protocol, improvement in all areas was demonstrated. Protocol use went from 20% to 68%; suctioning per protocol went from 9% to 66%, beta2-agonist medication use dropped from 70% to 48% (desired change). Financial measures also showed improvement; a decrease in length of stay (2.23 from 3.25 days), and a decrease in charges of $1000/case were demonstrated. |
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Angela Black; Rita Allen Brennan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Pediatric nursing Volume: 37 ISSN: 0097-9805 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Nurs Publication Date: 2011 May-Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-07-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505804 Medline TA: Pediatr Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 129-32, 135 Citation Subset: N |
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PICU, Inpatient Pediatrics, and Pediatric Short Stay Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL, USA. |
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