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François T, Charlier J, Balandier S, Pincivy A, Tucci M, Lacroix J, Du Pont-Thibodeau G. Strategies to Reduce Diagnostic Blood Loss and Anemia in Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2023; 24:e44-e53. [PMID: 36269063 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Blood sampling is a recognized contributor to hospital-acquired anemia. We aimed to bundle all published neonatal, pediatric, and adult data regarding clinical interventions to reduce diagnostic blood loss. DATA SOURCES Four electronic databases were searched for eligible studies from inception until May 2021. STUDY SELECTION Two reviewers independently selected studies, using predefined criteria. DATA EXTRACTION One author extracted data, including study design, population, period, intervention type and comparator, and outcome variables (diagnostic blood volume and frequency, anemia, and transfusion). DATA SYNTHESIS Of 16,132 articles identified, we included 39 trials; 12 (31%) were randomized controlled trials. Among six types of interventions, 27 (69%) studies were conducted in adult patients, six (15%) in children, and six (15%) in neonates. Overall results were heterogeneous. Most studies targeted a transfusion reduction ( n = 28; 72%), followed by reduced blood loss ( n = 24; 62%) and test frequency ( n = 15; 38%). Small volume blood tubes ( n = 7) and blood conservation devices ( n = 9) lead to a significant reduction of blood loss in adults (8/9) and less transfusion of adults (5/8) and neonates (1/1). Point-of-care testing ( n = 6) effectively reduced blood loss (4/4) and transfusion (4/6) in neonates and adults. Bundles including staff education and protocols reduced blood test frequency and volume in adults (7/7) and children (5/5). CONCLUSIONS Evidence on interventions to reduce diagnostic blood loss and associated complications is highly heterogeneous. Blood conservation devices and smaller tubes appear effective in adults, whereas point-of-care testing and bundled interventions including protocols and teaching seem promising in adults and children.
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- Tine François
- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Medical Library, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Stephens JR, Hall M, Markham JL, Tchou MJ, Cotter JM, Shah SS, Steiner MJ, Gay JC. Outcomes Associated With High- Versus Low-Frequency Laboratory Testing Among Hospitalized Children. Hosp Pediatr 2021; 11:563-570. [PMID: 33952575 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-005561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Previous pediatric studies have revealed substantial variation in laboratory testing for specific conditions, but clinical outcomes associated with high- versus low-frequency testing are unclear. We hypothesized that hospitals with high- versus low-testing frequency would have worse clinical outcomes. METHODS We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of patients 0 to 18 years old with low-acuity hospitalizations in the years 2018-2019 for 1 of 10 common All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups. We identified hospitals with high-, moderate-, and low-frequency testing for 3 common groups of laboratory tests: complete blood cell count, basic chemistry studies, and inflammatory markers. Outcomes included length of stay, 7- and 30-day emergency department revisit and readmission rates, and hospital costs, comparing hospitals with high- versus low-frequency testing. RESULTS We identified 132 391 study encounters across 44 hospitals. Laboratory testing frequency varied by hospital and condition. We identified hospitals with high- (13), moderate- (20), and low-frequency (11) laboratory testing. When we compared hospitals with high- versus low-frequency testing, there were no differences in adjusted hospital costs (rate ratio 0.89; 95% confidence interval 0.71-1.12), length of stay (rate ratio 0.98; 95% confidence interval 0.91-1.06), 7-day (odds ratio 0.99; 95% confidence interval 0.81-1.21) or 30-day (odds ratio 1.01; 95% confidence interval 0.82-1.25) emergency department revisit rates, or 7-day (odds ratio 0.84; 95% confidence interval 0.65-1.25) or 30-day (odds ratio 0.91; 95% confidence interval 0.76-1.09) readmission rates. CONCLUSIONS In a multicenter study of children hospitalized for common low-acuity conditions, laboratory testing frequency varied widely across hospitals, without substantial differences in outcomes. Our results suggest opportunities to reduce laboratory overuse across conditions and children's hospitals.
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- John R Stephens
- North Carolina Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina;
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- Children's Hospital Association, Overland Park, Kansas
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- Children's Mercy Hospital and University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Children's Hospital Colorado and School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Children's Hospital Colorado and School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; and
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- North Carolina Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee
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Whitehead NS, Williams LO, Meleth S, Kennedy SM, Ubaka-Blackmoore N, Geaghan SM, Nichols JH, Carroll P, McEvoy MT, Gayken J, Ernst DJ, Litwin C, Epner P, Taylor J, Graber ML. Interventions to prevent iatrogenic anemia: a Laboratory Medicine Best Practices systematic review. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2019; 23:278. [PMID: 31399052 PMCID: PMC6688222 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-019-2511-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND As many as 90% of patients develop anemia by their third day in an intensive care unit (ICU). We evaluated the efficacy of interventions to reduce phlebotomy-related blood loss on the volume of blood lost, hemoglobin levels, transfusions, and incidence of anemia. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using the Laboratory Medicine Best Practices (LMBP) systematic review methods for rating study quality and assessing the body of evidence. Searches of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, PsychINFO, and CINAHL identified 2564 published references. We included studies of the impact of interventions to reduce phlebotomy-related blood loss on blood loss, hemoglobin levels, transfusions, or anemia among hospital inpatients. We excluded studies not published in English and studies that did not have a comparison group, did not report an outcome of interest, or were rated as poor quality. Twenty-one studies met these criteria. We conducted a meta-analysis if > 2 homogenous studies reported sufficient information for analysis. RESULTS We found moderate, consistent evidence that devices that return blood from flushing venous or arterial lines to the patient reduced blood loss by approximately 25% in both neonatal ICU (NICU) and adult ICU patients [pooled estimate in adults, 24.7 (95% CI = 12.1-37.3)]. Bundled interventions that included blood conservation devices appeared to reduce blood loss by at least 25% (suggestive evidence). The evidence was insufficient to determine if these devices reduced hemoglobin decline or risk of anemia. The evidence suggested that small volume tubes reduced the risk of anemia, but was insufficient to determine if they affected the volume of blood loss or the rate of hemoglobin decline. CONCLUSIONS Moderate, consistent evidence indicated that devices that return blood from testing or flushing lines to the patient reduce the volume of blood loss by approximately 25% among ICU patients. The results of this systematic review support the use of blood conservation systems with arterial or venous catheters to eliminate blood waste when drawing blood for testing. The evidence was insufficient to conclude the devices impacted hemoglobin levels or transfusion rates. The use of small volume tubes may reduce the risk of anemia.
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- Division of Laboratory Systems, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS G25, Atlanta, GA, 30333, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Pediatrics Division, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Intermountain Healthcare , St. George, UT, USA
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- Julie Gayken Laboratory Consulting, St. Cloud, MN, USA
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- Clinical Immunology and Referral Testing, Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Tchou MJ, Hall M, Shah SS, Johnson DP, Schroeder AR, Antoon JW, Genies MC, Quinonez R, Miller CW, Shah SP, Brady PW. Patterns of Electrolyte Testing at Children's Hospitals for Common Inpatient Diagnoses. Pediatrics 2019; 144:e20181644. [PMID: 31171587 PMCID: PMC6615522 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-1644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Overuse of laboratory testing contributes substantially to health care waste, downstream resource use, and patient harm. Understanding patterns of variation in hospital-level testing across common inpatient diagnoses could identify outliers and inform waste-reduction efforts. METHODS We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of pediatric inpatients at 41 children's hospitals using administrative data from 2010 to 2016. Initial electrolyte testing was defined as testing occurring within the first 2 days of an encounter, and repeat testing was defined as subsequent testing within an encounter in which initial testing occurred. To examine if testing rates correlated across diagnoses at the hospital level, we compared risk-adjusted rates for gastroenteritis with a weighted average of risk-adjusted rates in other diagnosis cohorts. For each diagnosis, linear regression was performed to compare initial and subsequent testing. RESULTS In 497 719 patient encounters, wide variation was observed across hospitals in adjusted, initial, and repeat testing rates. Hospital-specific rates of testing in gastroenteritis were moderately to strongly correlated with the weighted average of testing in other conditions (initial: r = 0.63; repeat r = 0.83). Within diagnoses, higher hospital-level initial testing rates were associated with significantly increased rates of subsequent testing for all diagnoses except gastroenteritis. CONCLUSIONS Among children's hospitals, rates of initial and repeat electrolyte testing vary widely across 8 common inpatient diagnoses. For most diagnoses, hospital-level rates of initial testing were associated with rates of subsequent testing. Consistent rates of testing across multiple diagnoses suggest that hospital-level factors, such as institutional culture, may influence decisions for electrolyte testing.
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- Michael J Tchou
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio;
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Children's Hospital, University of Illinois, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Inpatient Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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- Division of Hospitalist Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Soril LJJ, Noseworthy TW, Dowsett LE, Memedovich K, Holitzki HM, Lorenzetti DL, Stelfox HT, Zygun DA, Clement FM. Behaviour modification interventions to optimise red blood cell transfusion practices: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019912. [PMID: 29776919 PMCID: PMC5961610 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of behaviour modification interventions to promote restrictive red blood cell (RBC) transfusion practices. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, INTERVENTIONS Seven electronic databases were searched to January 2018. Published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or non-randomised studies examining an intervention to modify healthcare providers' RBC transfusion practice in any healthcare setting were included. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES The primary outcome was the proportion of patients transfused. Secondary outcomes included the proportion of inappropriate transfusions, RBC units transfused per patient, in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), pretransfusion haemoglobin and healthcare costs. Meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model and meta-regression was performed in cases of heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed by Begg's funnel plot. RESULTS Eighty-four low to moderate quality studies were included: 3 were RCTs and 81 were non-randomised studies. Thirty-one studies evaluated a single intervention, 44 examined a multimodal intervention. The comparator in all studies was standard of care or historical control. In 33 non-randomised studies, use of an intervention was associated with reduced odds of transfusion (OR 0.63 (95% CI 0.56 to 0.71)), odds of inappropriate transfusion (OR 0.46 (95% CI 0.36 to 0.59)), RBC units/patient weighted mean difference (WMD: -0.50 units (95% CI -0.85 to -0.16)), LOS (WMD: -1.14 days (95% CI -2.12 to -0.16)) and pretransfusion haemoglobin (-0.28 g/dL (95% CI -0.48 to -0.08)). There was no difference in odds of mortality (OR 0.90 (95% CI 0.80 to 1.02)). Protocol/algorithm and multimodal interventions were associated with the greatest decreases in the primary outcome. There was high heterogeneity among estimates and evidence for publication bias. CONCLUSIONS The literature examining the impact of interventions on RBC transfusions is extensive, although most studies are non-randomised. Despite this, pooled analysis of 33 studies revealed improvement in the primary outcome. Future work needs to shift from asking, 'does it work?' to 'what works best and at what cost?' PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42015024757.
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- Lesley J J Soril
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Critical Care Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Critical Care Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Alberta Health Services and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Tchou MJ, Tang Girdwood S, Wormser B, Poole M, Davis-Rodriguez S, Caldwell JT, Shannon L, Hagedorn PA, Biondi E, Simmons J, Anderson J, Brady PW. Reducing Electrolyte Testing in Hospitalized Children by Using Quality Improvement Methods. Pediatrics 2018; 141:peds.2017-3187. [PMID: 29618583 PMCID: PMC7008632 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Despite studies indicating a high rate of overuse, electrolyte testing remains common in pediatric inpatient care. Frequently repeated electrolyte tests often return normal results and can lead to patient harm and increased cost. We aimed to reduce electrolyte testing within a hospital medicine service by >25% within 6 months. METHODS We conducted an improvement project in which we targeted 6 hospital medicine teams at a large academic children's hospital system by using the Model for Improvement. Interventions included standardizing communication about the electrolyte testing plan and education about the costs and risks associated with overuse of electrolyte testing. Our primary outcome measure was the number of electrolyte tests per patient day. Secondary measures included testing charges and usage rates of specific high-charge panels. We tracked medical emergency team calls and readmission rates as balancing measures. RESULTS The mean baseline rate of electrolyte testing was 2.0 laboratory draws per 10 patient days, and this rate decreased by 35% after 1 month of initial educational interventions to 1.3 electrolyte laboratory draws per 10 patient days. This change has been sustained for 9 months and could save an estimated $292 000 in patient-level charges over the course of a year. Use of our highest-charge electrolyte panel decreased from 67% to 22% of testing. No change in rates of medical emergency team calls or readmission were found. CONCLUSIONS Our improvement intervention was associated with significant and rapid reduction in electrolyte testing and has not been associated with unintended adverse events.
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- Michael J. Tchou
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio;,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Pediatric Residency Training Program, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio;,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati, Ohio;,Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio;,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Steffen K, Doctor A, Hoerr J, Gill J, Markham C, Brown SM, Cohen D, Hansen R, Kryzer E, Richards J, Small S, Valentine S, York JL, Proctor EK, Spinella PC. Controlling Phlebotomy Volume Diminishes PICU Transfusion: Implementation Processes and Impact. Pediatrics 2017; 140:peds.2016-2480. [PMID: 28701427 PMCID: PMC5527666 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Phlebotomy excess contributes to anemia in PICU patients and increases the likelihood of red blood cell transfusion, which is associated with risk of adverse outcomes. Excessive phlebotomy reduction (EPR) strategies may reduce the need for transfusion, but have not been evaluated in a PICU population. We hypothesized that EPR strategies, facilitated by implementation science methods, would decrease excess blood drawn and reduce transfusion frequency. METHODS Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Patient and blood draw data were collected with survey and focus group data to evaluate knowledge and attitudes before and after EPR intervention. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to interpret qualitative data. Multivariate regression was employed to adjust for potential confounders for blood overdraw volume and transfusion incidence. RESULTS Populations were similar pre- and postintervention. EPR strategies decreased blood overdraw volumes 62% from 5.5 mL (interquartile range 1-23) preintervention to 2.1 mL (interquartile range 0-7.9 mL) postintervention (P < .001). Fewer patients received red blood cell transfusions postintervention (32.1% preintervention versus 20.7% postintervention, P = .04). Regression analyses showed that EPR strategies reduced blood overdraw volume (P < .001) and lowered transfusion frequency (P = .05). Postintervention surveys reflected a high degree of satisfaction (93%) with EPR strategies, and 97% agreed EPR was a priority postintervention. CONCLUSIONS Implementation science methods aided in the selection of EPR strategies and enhanced acceptance which, in this cohort, reduced excessive overdraw volumes and transfusion frequency. Larger trials are needed to determine if this approach can be applied in broader PICU populations.
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- Katherine Steffen
- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri;
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri; and
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Anesthesia, Harvard University, Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri; and
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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Antifibrinolytic Use and Blood Transfusions in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgeries Performed at US Children’s Hospitals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 28:E460-6. [DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3182a22a54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Do hospitalist physicians improve the quality of inpatient care delivery? A systematic review of process, efficiency and outcome measures. BMC Med 2011; 9:58. [PMID: 21592322 PMCID: PMC3123228 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-9-58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2011] [Accepted: 05/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite more than a decade of research on hospitalists and their performance, disagreement still exists regarding whether and how hospital-based physicians improve the quality of inpatient care delivery. This systematic review summarizes the findings from 65 comparative evaluations to determine whether hospitalists provide a higher quality of inpatient care relative to traditional inpatient physicians who maintain hospital privileges with concurrent outpatient practices. METHODS Articles on hospitalist performance published between January 1996 and December 2010 were identified through MEDLINE, Embase, Science Citation Index, CINAHL, NHS Economic Evaluation Database and a hand-search of reference lists, key journals and editorials. Comparative evaluations presenting original, quantitative data on processes, efficiency or clinical outcome measures of care between hospitalists, community-based physicians and traditional academic attending physicians were included (n = 65). After proposing a conceptual framework for evaluating inpatient physician performance, major findings on quality are summarized according to their percentage change, direction and statistical significance. RESULTS The majority of reviewed articles demonstrated that hospitalists are efficient providers of inpatient care on the basis of reductions in their patients' average length of stay (69%) and total hospital costs (70%); however, the clinical quality of hospitalist care appears to be comparable to that provided by their colleagues. The methodological quality of hospitalist evaluations remains a concern and has not improved over time. Persistent issues include insufficient reporting of source or sample populations (n = 30), patients lost to follow-up (n = 42) and estimates of effect or random variability (n = 35); inappropriate use of statistical tests (n = 55); and failure to adjust for established confounders (n = 37). CONCLUSIONS Future research should include an expanded focus on the specific structures of care that differentiate hospitalists from other inpatient physician groups as well as the development of better conceptual and statistical models that identify and measure underlying mechanisms driving provider-outcome associations in quality.
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