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Efune PN, Pinales P, Park J, Poppino KF, Mitchell RB, Szmuk P. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective observational study of respiratory events in the immediate recovery period after adenotonsillectomy. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2024; 43:101385. [PMID: 38705239 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2024.101385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy is often curative for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, yet children remain at high risk of respiratory complications in the postoperative period. We sought to determine the incidence and risk factors for respiratory depression and airway obstruction, as well as clinically apparent respiratory events in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) in high-risk children after adenotonsillectomy. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, we enrolled 60 high-risk children having adenotonsillectomy. Our primary outcome was respiratory depression and airway obstruction in the PACU measured using a noninvasive respiratory volume monitor (RVM) and defined by episodes of predicted minute ventilation less than 40% for at least 2 min. We measured clinically apparent respiratory events using continuous observation by trained study staff. RESULTS The median (range) age of our sample was 4 years (1, 16) and 27 (45%) were female. Black and Hispanic race children comprised 80% (n = 48) of our cohort. Thirty-nine (65%) had at least one episode of PACU respiratory depression or airway obstruction measured using the RVM, while only 21 (35%) had clinically apparent respiratory events. Poisson regression demonstrated the following associations with an increase in episodes of respiratory depression and airway obstruction: BMI Z-score less than -1 (estimate 3.91; [95%CI 1.49-10.23]), BMI Z-score 1-2 (estimate 2.04; [1.20-3.48]), and two or more comorbidities (estimate 1.96; [1.11-3.46]). CONCLUSIONS Respiratory volume monitoring in the immediate postoperative period after pediatric high-risk adenotonsillectomy identifies impaired ventilation more frequently than is clinically apparent.
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- Proshad N Efune
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States; Outcomes Research Consortium, 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States.
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- Southern Methodist University, Department of Biostatistics, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas TX 75205, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75390-9035, United States.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8876, United States; Outcomes Research Consortium, 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
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Moroco AE, Friedman N, Jabbour C, Roy S, Schmidt R, Nardone HC. Current Pediatric Tertiary Care Practices Following Adenotonsillectomy: An Update. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2931-2936. [PMID: 38073113 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Adenotonsillectomy is a common procedure performed in children, and the practice patterns at academic centers have been evolving with the publication of updated societal guidelines. In this study, we assess perioperative practice patterns at tertiary care children's hospitals for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. METHODS A cross-sectional 18-question survey distributed in July of 2022 recruited responses through August 25, 2022. The division chiefs of 70 pediatric otolaryngology groups at tertiary care children's hospitals across the United States and Canada were surveyed. Division chiefs submitted survey responses on behalf of the group practice patterns for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. The main measure was survey responses from the division chiefs of pediatric otolaryngology reporting group practice. RESULTS The survey response rate was 46%. Eighty-eight percent of groups reported an official adenotonsillectomy admission policy. Commonly reported admission criteria included age (93%) and obesity (59%). Eighty-eight percent of groups defined severe obstructive sleep apnea as apnea-hypopnea index ≥10. Only 41% of groups required a child to be observed sleeping on room air prior to ambulatory discharge. Ninety-seven percent of groups reported routinely obtaining preoperative polysomnography in a variety of clinical settings. CONCLUSIONS Many children's hospitals report an official admission policy following adenotonsillectomy. Despite a decade passing since the initial publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery clinical practice guidelines, there remains great variability in the practice patterns for both preoperative polysomnography and postoperative monitoring and admission. These results highlight an opportunity for an improved unified approach to perioperative pediatric adenotonsillectomy practice. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5 Laryngoscope, 134:2931-2936, 2024.
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- Annie E Moroco
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Colorado Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Colorado Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A
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Martin E, Frank M, Nguyen C, Bhatt J, Huoh K, Ahuja G, Pham N. Supplemental oxygen requirement after tonsillectomy in children >3 years of age. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 178:111893. [PMID: 38382259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The indications for postoperative admission after tonsillectomy in children >3 years of age are less well defined than for children <3 years old, and typically include severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), obesity, comorbidities, or behavioral factors. Inpatient care after tonsillectomy typically consists of respiratory monitoring and support, as respiratory compromise is the most common complication after pediatric tonsillectomy. We aim to evaluate risk factors associated with postoperative oxygen supplementation and to identify high risk populations within the admitted population who use additional resources or require additional interventions. METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients between the ages of 3 and 18 years old who underwent tonsillectomy by four surgeons at a tertiary care children's hospital was performed. Data including demographics, comorbidities, surgical intervention, pre- and postoperative AHI, admission, postoperative oxygen requirement, and postoperative complications was collected and analyzed. RESULTS There were 401 patients included in the analysis. Of the patients in this study, 65.59% were male, 43.39% were Latino, and 53.87% were ages 3 to 7. Of the 397 patients with a record for supplemental oxygen, 36 (9.07%) received supplemental oxygen. The LASSO regression odds ratios (OR) found to be important for modeling supplemental oxygen use (in decreasing order of magnitude) are BMI ≥35 (OR = 2.30), pre-op AHI >30 (OR = 2.28), gastrointestinal comorbidities (OR = 2.20), musculoskeletal comorbidities (OR = 1.91), cardiac comorbidities (OR = 1.20), pulmonary comorbidities (OR = 1.14), and BMI 30 to <35 (OR = 1.07). Female gender was found to be negatively associated with risk of supplemental oxygen use (OR = 0.84). Age, race, AHI ≥15-30, neurologic comorbidities, syndromic patients, admission reason, and undergoing other procedures concomitantly were not found to be associated with increased postoperative oxygen requirement. CONCLUSION BMI ≥30, pre-op AHI >30, male gender, and gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and pulmonary comorbidities are all associated with postoperative supplemental oxygen use. Age, race, AHI ≥15-30, neurologic comorbidities, syndromic patients, admission reason, and undergoing other procedures concomitantly were not found to be associated with increased postoperative oxygen requirement.
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- Elaine Martin
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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Kirkham EM, Puglia MP, Haydar B, Jewell ES, Leis AM, Peddireddy N, Chervin RD. Preoperative Predictors of Severe Respiratory Events After Tonsillectomy: Consideration for Pediatric Intensive Care Admission. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 168:1535-1544. [PMID: 36939624 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Few data are available to guide postadenotonsillectomy (AT) pediatric intensive care (PICU) admission. The aim of this study of children with a preoperative polysomnogram (PSG) was to assess whether preoperative information may predict severe respiratory events (SRE) after AT. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single tertiary center. METHODS Children aged 6 months to 17 years who underwent AT with preoperative polysomnography (2012-2018) were identified by billing codes. Data were extracted from medical records. SRE were defined as any 1 or more of desaturations <80% requiring intervention; newly initiated positive airway pressure; postoperative intubation; pneumonia/pneumonitis; respiratory code, cardiac arrest, or death. We hypothesized that SRE would be associated with age <24 months, major medical comorbidity, obesity (>95th percentile), apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 30, and O2 nadir <70% on PSG. Analysis was performed with multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Of 1774 subjects, 28 (1.7%) experienced SRE. Compared to those without, children with SRE were on average younger (3 vs 5 years, p < .01) with a greater probability of medical comorbidities (59% vs 18%, p < .001). After adjustment for sex, black race, obesity, and age <24 months, children with major medical comorbidity were more likely than other children to have SRE (odds ratio [OR]: 14.2; 95% confidence interval [CI]: [5.7, 35.2]), as were children with AHI ≥ 30 (OR: 7.7 [3.0, 19.9]), or O2 nadir <70% (OR 6.1 [2.1, 17.9]). Age, obesity, sex, and black race did not independently predict SRE. CONCLUSION PICU admission may be most prudent for children with complex medical co-morbidities, high AHI (>30), and/or low O2 nadir (<70%).
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- Erin M Kirkham
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Sleep Disorders Center and Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Rollins JT, Wajsberg B, Bitners AC, Burton WB, Hametz PA, Chambers TA, Yang CJ. Admission practices following pediatric tonsillectomy: A survey of ASPO members. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 162:111286. [PMID: 36206700 PMCID: PMC11232560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) have specified postoperative admission criteria for pediatric tonsillectomy, there is substantial variation in guideline implementation and adherence among otolaryngologists in practice. We aimed to assess pediatric otolaryngologists' post-tonsillectomy admission practices and to examine patient and surgeon factors associated with differences in admission practices. METHODS An electronic cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) to determine current practices regarding admission practices following pediatric tonsillectomy. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed to compare differences in adherence to tonsillectomy CPGs by respondent characteristics. RESULTS The survey was sent to 644 pediatric otolaryngologists with a response rate of 19.1%. 37% of respondents reported "always" and 60% "often" using the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) CPG to guide decision for admission. Years in practice was the factor most strongly associated with admission practices, with 10 or fewer years in practice significantly correlated with stricter adherence to the AAO-HNS CPG of overnight observation when Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) ≥10, age <3 years, or O2 nadir <80%) (OR 4.2, p <0.001), as well as specific individual criteria such as an AHI ≥10 (OR 4.1, p = 0.03). Respondents in an academic practice setting were more likely to admit children <3 years of age than those in private practice (OR 5.0, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Admission practices varied among pediatric otolaryngologist survey respondents, and strict AAO-HNS CPG adherence was associated with fewer years in practice and academic practice setting. These results suggest that further study investigating factors influencing guideline adherence and post-tonsillectomy admission practices is warranted.
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- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Bronx, NY, USA; Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Predictors of overnight postoperative respiratory complications in obese children undergoing adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 162:111334. [PMID: 36209625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Current clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recommend a preoperative polysomnogram (PSG) for obese patients prior to adenotonsillectomy (T&A). An overnight admission is recommended for children with severe (AHI >10) obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), citing a higher incidence of post-operative respiratory complications (PRCs) and need for respiratory support. Routine admission of obese children based on AHI >10 alone after T&A may place undue strain on hospital resources and increase healthcare costs, especially considering that many of these children have uncomplicated postoperative courses. In this study, we sought to identify variables from the pre-operative PSG and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) that could more accurately predict overnight PRCs and indicate the need for a post-surgical admission after T&A. METHODS A single-center retrospective chart review was performed on a cohort of 155 obese children who underwent adenotonsillectomy for OSA. Inclusion criteria included patients 17 years of age and younger who had BMI 95th percentile or greater, underwent preoperative polysomnography, and were admitted overnight after T&A. Overnight respiratory complications were defined as an O2 desaturation under 92%, the need for overnight airway support, a respiratory support regression, respiratory depression, and bronchospasm/laryngospasm. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis, point-biserial correlation, and Chi-square tests were performed to assess relationship of BMI z-score, polysomnography parameters, and PACU events with overnight respiratory complications. RESULTS Lower O2 saturation nadirs on polysomnography were an independent predictor of respiratory complications overnight (OR = 0.953, 95% CI = 0.91-0.99, P = 0.021), as was sleep time with O2 saturation less than 90% (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.00-1.07, P = 0.048). A prediction model with preoperative and postoperative variables significant on simple logistic regression yielded a ROC curve with AUC 0.89 (95% CI 0.82, 0.96). At a cutoff point of O2 saturation nadir less than 80%, overnight PRCs were predicted with 70.8% sensitivity and 75.2% specificity. At a cutoff point of greater than 0.5% of sleep time spent with O2 < 90% on PSG, overnight PRCs were predicted with 82.6% sensitivity and 62% specificity. Obstructive apneas (OAI) was not predictive of PRCs. BMI percentile was not significantly correlated with overnight respiratory complications, but BMI z-score was significantly correlated with overnight respiratory depression and an overnight airway event. CONCLUSIONS O2 saturation nadir on PSG and time spent with oxygen saturation <90% (TST90) on PSG were found to be independent predictors of overnight postoperative respiratory complications after adenotonsillectomy in obese children. In addition to reaffirming existing guidelines for postoperative admission of patients with O2 saturation nadir on PSG <80%, these findings also suggest considering postoperative admission for obese patients who experience >0.5% sleep time with O2 sat <90% during PSG due to increased risk of overnight postoperative respiratory complications.
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Ajith A, Balu R, Kumar M, Panikkar S. The Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Sleep and Behavior of Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:329-333. [PMID: 36213472 PMCID: PMC9535063 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02593-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATHt) is a common cause of chronic airway obstruction (UAO) in children and may cause obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Surgical correction in the form of Adenotonsillectomy (AdTyb) may significantly improve the sleep and behavior patterns of children, and enhance their quality of life. To test the effect of adenotonsillectomy on sleep and behavioral disorders in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Prospective observational study; children ≤ 14 years diagnosed with symptomatic adenotonsillar hypertrophy planned for surgery were included. Parents were asked to complete Connor's revised parent rating scale and Children's sleep habit questionnaire pre-operatively and 3 months after surgery. This was done to evaluate the children's sleep habits, disturbances and behavior. A total of 77 children were included in the study. The age range was 4 - 14 years. Fifty-two were male and rest, female. There was a significant reduction in Sleep score after surgery (mean pre-operative sleep score 51.3 ± 8.9 vs. post-operative 37.29 ± 7.1; p value < 0.001). Similarly, there was a statistically significant improvement in the behaviour score also after surgery (mean pre-operative behavior score 28.96 ± 9.8 vs. post-operative 23.13 ± 7.9; p value < 0.001). The sleep and behaviour scores were not related to the age or gender of the participants. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy causes documentable sleep disturbances and obstructive sleep apnea leading to neurobehavioral issues in children. The standard of care is surgery which leads to significant improvement in these aspects and quality of life.
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- Arya Ajith
- Department Of ENT Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala Kochi, India
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- Department Of ENT Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala Kochi, India
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- Department Of ENT Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala Kochi, India
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- Department Of ENT Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala Kochi, India
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Than K, Mun-Price C, Klein MJ, Ross PA, Gomez G, Nagoshi M. PICU admission and complications following adenotonsillectomies in pediatric patients: A retrospective cohort study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 158:111166. [PMID: 35567809 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have higher risks of post-operative respiratory complication after adenotonsillectomy. However, there is no clinical standard criteria for pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission following adenotonsillectomy. The purpose of this study was to identify perioperative risk factors associated with the need for PICU level care after adenotonsillectomy. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of children with severe OSA (apnea hypopnea index on polysomnography; AHI ≥10) and/or post-operative PICU admission at a tertiary academic center from May 2010 to September 2018. We collected demographics, pre-existing comorbidities, perioperative medications, and post-operative complications. We defined a primary outcome as escalation of airway management while in the PICU or PICU stay >48 h. Airway escalation included the need for an invasive airway, new CPAP application, increased CPAP setting, or increased supplemental oxygen. RESULTS Analysis included 278 children with severe OSA and/or PICU admission. Median age was 6.6 years old; 181 (65%) were admitted to the PICU, and 60 (21.5%) had the composite outcome of escalation of airway management or prolonged stay. In patients with an escalation of airway management, 28 needed intubation or mechanical ventilation. Multivariable logistic regression showed intraoperative respiratory complications, polysomnography (PSG) peak end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) reading >60 mmHg, and the presence of neuromuscular disease as significant associated factors for escalation of airway management or prolonged PICU stay (P values < 0.01; odd ratios 3.4, 5.3, and 5.4, respectively). CONCLUSION For children following adenotonsillectomy, PSG EtCO2 ≥ 60%, preexisting neuromuscular disease, and intraoperative complications (hypoxia, difficult airway, etc.) were independently associated with escalation of airway management or prolonged stay. AHI was not an independent predictor for PICU complication. We concluded factors should be considered for PICU admission in addition to AHI.
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- Kathleen Than
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Kuo CC, Elrakhawy M, Carr MM. Children Undergoing Laryngeal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: NSQIP Analysis of Length of Stay, Readmissions, and Reoperations. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022; 132:69-76. [PMID: 35172622 DOI: 10.1177/00034894221078366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE No national study to date has specifically evaluated the predictive variables associated with extended hospitalization and other postoperative complications following laryngeal surgery in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The goals of this study were to identify perioperative risk factors and provide a descriptive analysis of surgical outcomes in these children using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatrics (NSQIP-P) database. METHODS Patients aged 0 to 18 years who underwent laryngeal surgery with a postoperative diagnosis of OSA were queried via the 2014-2018 NSQIP-P database using Current Procedural Terminology code 31541. Variables collected included age, sex, ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), medical comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical classification, operative time, and concurrent procedures. Endpoints of interest were length of stay, unplanned reoperation, readmission, reintubation, and postoperative complications. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 181 cases were identified (57.5% male and 42.5% female, mean age 4.36 years, range 14 days-17.7 years). Body mass index (P = .015, OR = 0.96), structural CNS abnormality (P = .034, OR = 1.95), preoperative oxygen supplementation (P = .043, OR = 1.28), operative time (P = .019, OR = 1.84, 95% CI = 1.28-2.54), and concurrent procedure (P < .001, OR = 2.21) were all independently associated with LOS. Postoperative complications had no significantly associated variables, with an overall low incidence of readmission (5.0%), reoperation (1.7%), and reintubation (1.1%). CONCLUSION In this data set, children with OSA undergoing laryngeal surgery experienced minimal postoperative complications. Recognition of the factors associated with increased LOS could lead to improvement in the quality of care for children with OSA.
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- Cathleen C Kuo
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Masaracchia M, Lee M, Dalesio N. Obesity in childhood. BJA Educ 2022; 22:168-175. [PMID: 35496648 PMCID: PMC9039480 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Villalobos-Aguirre MC, Restrepo-Gualteros SM, Peña-Valenzuela A, Sossa-Briceño MP, Rodriguez-Martinez CE. Validation of a Spanish version of the Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire in children living in a high-altitude city. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:1077-1084. [PMID: 33373497 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to validate a Spanish version of the Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (SRBD-PSQ) in children living in a high-altitude Colombian city. METHODS In a prospective cohort validation study, patients aged between 2 and 17 years who attended the Ear, Nose, and Throat pediatric department of our institution for symptoms related to sleep-related breathing disorders had a baseline visit at enrollment, a second visit the day scheduled for the surgical intervention, and a follow-up visit at least 3 months after the surgical intervention. In these three visits, we gathered the necessary data for assessing the criterion validity, construct validity, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and sensitivity to change of the Spanish version of the SRBD-PSQ. RESULTS In total, 121 patients were included in the analyses. The exploratory factor analysis (generalized least squares method, varimax rotation) yielded a four-factor structure, explaining 65.93% of the cumulative variance. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of the measurements was 0.887 (95% CI: 0.809-0.934), and the Lin concordance correlation coefficient was 0.882 (95% CI, 0.821-0.943). SRBD-PSQ scores at baseline were significantly higher than those obtained after adenotonsillectomy surgery (median [IQR] 11.0 [9.0- 14.0] vs. 4.00 [1.50-7.0]; p < 0.0001). Cronbach's α was 0.7055 for the questionnaire as a whole. CONCLUSIONS The Spanish version of the SRBD-PSQ has acceptable construct validity, excellent test-retest reliability and sensitivity to change, and adequate internal consistency-reliability when used in pediatric patients living at high altitude with symptoms related to sleep-related breathing disorders.
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia.,Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Fundacion Hospital de La Misericordia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia.,Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad El Bosque, Bogota, Colombia
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Kong DK, Kong AM, Wasserman I, Villavisanis DF, Hackett AM. Ambulatory tonsillectomy for children with severe obstructive sleep apnea without risk factors. Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102467. [PMID: 32234256 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Recommendations for polysomnography (PSG) in pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) vary between the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). We determined the rates of preoperative PSG in children without risk factors outlined in the AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines and described the postoperative course of those patients following T&A. METHODS Patients aged 3-17 undergoing T&A for SDB or OSA who did not have an indication for preoperative PSG were included. We conducted retrospective review to describe the rate, type, and timing of respiratory complications for patients with and without PSG following T&A, and discuss cases where disposition was changed due to PSG results. RESULTS 1135 patients without risk factors underwent T&A for SDB or OSA. 196 (17%) had a preoperative PSG, of whom 85 (43.3%) had AHI >10 and 38 (24.8%) had an O2 nadir <80%. 69 (85%) patients with PSG-diagnosed severe OSA were admitted overnight. Of the entire cohort, 5 patients (0.44%) had hypoxemia requiring blow-by oxygen or repositioning. 4 (0.43%) patients without PSG experienced respiratory events and were converted to overnight stay. The timing of respiratory events for all children ranged from immediately following extubation in the operating room to 3 h postoperatively. CONCLUSION PSG in children without risk factors results in admission of otherwise healthy patients following T&A who would have otherwise undergone ambulatory surgery. PSG alone in pediatric patients with no AAO-HNS risk factors should not influence postoperative disposition. These patients should be monitored for 3 h post-T&A and discharged in the absence of complications. EVIDENCE LEVEL 2b.
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- Derek K Kong
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Lavin JM, Sawardekar A, Sohn L, Jones RC, Fusilero L, Iafelice ME, Molenda L. Efficient Postoperative Disposition Selection in Pediatric Otolaryngology Patients: A Novel Approach. Laryngoscope 2020; 131 Suppl 1:S1-S10. [PMID: 32438522 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pediatric patients undergoing surgery on the aerodigestive tract require a wide range of postoperative airway support that may be difficult predict in the preoperative period. Inaccurate prediction of postoperative resource needs leads to care inefficiencies in the form of unanticipated intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, ICU bed request cancellations, and overutilization of ICU resources. At our hospital, inefficient utilization of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) resources was negatively impacting safety, access, throughput, and finances. We hypothesized that actionable key drivers of inefficient ICU utilization at our hospital were operative scheduling errors and the lack of predictability of intermediate-risk patients and that improvement methodology could be used in iterative cycles to enhance efficiency of care. Through testing this hypothesis, we aimed to provide a framework for similar efforts at other hospitals. STUDY DESIGN Quality improvement initiative. METHODS Plan, Do, Study, Act methodology (PDSA) was utilized to implement two cycles of change aimed at improving level-of-care efficiency at an academic pediatric hospital. In PDSA cycle 1, we aimed to address scheduling errors with surgical order placement restriction, creation of a standardized list of surgeries requiring PICU admission, and implementation of a hard stop for postoperative location in the electronic medical record surgical order. In the PDSA cycle 2, a new model of care, called the Grey Zone model, was designed and implemented where patients at intermediate risk of airway compromise were observed for 2-5 hours in the post-anesthesia care unit. After this observation period, patients were then transferred to the level of care dictated by their current status. Measures assessed in PDSA cycle 1 were unanticipated ICU admissions and ICU bed request cancellations. In addition to continued analysis of these measures, PDSA cycle 2 measures were ICU beds avoided, safety events, and secondary transfers from extended observation to ICU. RESULTS In PDSA cycle 1, no significant decrease in unanticipated ICU admissions was observed; however, there was an increase in average monthly ICU bed cancellations from 36.1% to 45.6%. In PDSA cycle 2, average monthly unanticipated ICU admissions and cancelled ICU bed requests decreased from 1.3% to 0.42% and 45.6% to 33.8%, respectively. In patients observed in the Grey Zone, 229/245 (93.5%) were transferred to extended observation, avoiding admission to the ICU. Financial analysis demonstrated a charge differential to payers of $1.1 million over the study period with a charge differential opportunity to the hospital of $51,720 for each additional hospital transfer accepted due to increased PICU bed availability. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of the Grey Zone model of care improved efficiency of ICU resource utilization through reducing unanticipated ICU admissions and ICU bed cancellations while simultaneously avoiding overutilization of ICU resources for intermediate-risk patients. This was achieved without compromising safety of patient care, and was financially sound in both fee-for-service and value-based reimbursement models. While such a model may not be applicable in all healthcare settings, it may improve efficiency at other pediatric hospitals with high surgical volume and acuity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A Laryngoscope, 131:S1-S10, 2021.
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- Jennifer M Lavin
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Data Analytics and Reporting, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Center for Excellence, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgical and Procedural Services, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgical and Procedural Services, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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Vandjelovic ND, Briddell JW, Crippen MM, Schmidt RJ. Evaluating pediatric intensive care unit utilization after tonsillectomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 128:109693. [PMID: 31568955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify patients at risk for a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) level intervention after adenotonsillectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. SETTING Tertiary Children's Hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Ninety-four patients who were admitted to the PICU after adenotonsillectomy were included. The need for PICU level intervention, defined as high flow oxygen by nasal cannula, positive airway pressure (PAP), heliox, and intubation, was documented. The age, gender, BMI percentile, polysomnography (PSG) data, home PAP use, and accompanying comorbidities of patients who required a PICU level intervention were compared to those who did not. RESULTS Of the 94 patients admitted post-adenotonsillectomy to the PICU, most had at least one comorbidity, with obesity being the most common. PICU admission was unplanned in 29 (30.9%) patients. Postoperatively, 25 (26.5%) patients required a PICU level intervention, with PAP being the most common intervention. On chi-square analysis, there was no significant difference in the age, BMI percentile, or PSG parameters of children who required PICU intervention. Significantly more children who used preoperative PAP were started on PAP in PICU (p = 0.018). Only the comorbidity of neuromuscular disorder was associated with PICU intervention (p = 0.04). Using binary logistic regression, the use of home PAP and an oxygen nadir <80% on preoperative PSG were found to be independent predictors of PICU intervention (p = 0.04 and 0.025, respectively). CONCLUSION Home PAP use, the presence of a neuromuscular disorder, and an oxygen nadir <80% on preoperative PSG is related to a PICU level intervention.
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- Nathan D Vandjelovic
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Balakrishnan K, Moriarty JP, Rosedahl J, Driscoll CL, Borah BJ. Predictors of High Costs of Care among Otolaryngology Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 161:271-277. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599819838843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives Identify predictors of high-cost otolaryngology care. Study Design Cross-sectional. Setting Tertiary academic multispecialty hospital. Subjects/Methods All patients undergoing ≥1 otolaryngologic procedures from 2011 to 2015. Encounter costs were standardized using previously described methods approximating Medicare reimbursement. Patients were stratified by adult/pediatric and inpatient/outpatient. “Outliers” were defined as total encounter costs ≥95th percentile. Logistic regression measured predictors of outlier status. Results In total, 2433 adult inpatient encounters (95th percentile $57,611), 10,031 adult outpatient encounters ($10,772), 346 pediatric inpatient encounters ($84,639), and 3027 pediatric outpatient encounters ($8978) were included. For adult inpatient and outpatient, isolated head and neck oncologic procedures were the reference group. Among adult inpatients, laryngology and facial plastics procedures predicted higher odds of outlier status (odds ratio [OR] = 4.1 and 7.2). Involvement of multiple otolaryngology subspecialties increased the odds (OR = 4.7). Neck dissection and reconstructive procedures were the most common primary operations for adult inpatient outliers. For adult outpatients, several subspecialties had lower odds than head and neck (OR ≤0.44). Increased comorbidities predicted outliers for adult inpatient care (OR = 1.5); sex, age, race, and ethnicity did not. Cochlear implant was the most common primary operation among adult and pediatric outpatient outliers. Greater subspecialty involvement and increasing age predicted pediatric outpatient outliers (OR = 8.0 and 1.1); younger age and female sex predicted pediatric inpatient outliers (OR = 0.8 and 3.5). Airway procedures dominated pediatric inpatient outliers. Conclusion This is the first large-scale study of high-cost otolaryngology care across multiple subspecialties. Specific procedures and subspecialties and increased comorbidities predicted high-cost care. Contrary to previous studies, patient sex, race, and ethnicity did not.
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- Karthik Balakrishnan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Murto K. Clinical Prediction Rules, Adenotonsillectomy and Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What's Next? J Clin Sleep Med 2017; 13:1371-1373. [PMID: 29151430 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.6826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Kimmo Murto
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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