Pilot study about the incidence of missed injuries after implantation of protocol of tertiary survey in patients with severe trauma

Alves, Silvia Chacón; Mateos, H. Marín; Varas, G. Morales; Fernández, M. Chico; Fuentes, C. García; Vázquez, D. Toral; Aznárez, S. Bermejo; Almanza, L Terceros; López, E.; Gonzalez, J. P.

doi:10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a371

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“…21,22 The secondary outcomes further support the notion that TTS may serve as a key quality improvement tool within the pediatric trauma service. 8,15,23,24 TTS allows for additional time for communication and multidisciplinary care coordination. At our institution, the TTS was routinely performed following morning rounds during which the providers were able to dedicate more time towards the survey, the patient, and the family.…”

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The Tertiary Survey as a Quality Improvement Initiative in Pediatric Trauma Care

Ulloa,

Archie,

Slevakumar

et al. 2023

The American Surgeon™

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Background Patients are at risk of missed or delayed injuries in the setting of multisystem trauma, which may be identified with a tertiary trauma survey (TTS). There is limited literature to support the utilization of a TTS in pediatric trauma population. We aim to assess the impact of the TTS as a quality and performance improvement tool in identifying missed or delayed injuries and improving the quality of care among pediatric trauma population. Methods A retrospective study assessing a quality improvement/performance improvement (QI/PI) project focusing on the administration of tertiary surveys to pediatric trauma patients was conducted at our level 1 trauma center between 08-2020 and 08-2021. Patients with injury severity scores (ISS) greater than 12 and/or an anticipated hospital stay greater than 72 hours met inclusion criteria and were included. Results Of the 535 trauma patients admitted to the pediatric trauma service during the study period, 85 (16%) patients met the criteria and received a TTS. Thirteen unaddressed or undertreated injuries were found in 11 patients: 5 cervical spine injuries, 1 subdural hemorrhage, 1 bowel injury, 1 adrenal hemorrhage, 1 kidney contusion, 2 hematomas, and 2 full thickness abrasions. Following TTS, 13 patients (15%) had additional imaging, which identified 6 of the 13 injuries. Conclusion The TTS is a valuable quality and performance improvement tool in the comprehensive care of trauma patients. Standardization and implementation of a tertiary survey have the potential to facilitate the prompt detection of injuries and improve the quality of care for pediatric trauma patients. Level of Evidence III.

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