Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing
Objectives: The importance of accurate paediatric patient assessment is well established but under-utilised in managing postoperative medication regimens. Methods: Data for this case report were collected through observations of clinical practice, conduct of interviews, and retrieval of information...
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doaj-b74b8cd438154b14b55f6e52305b1eee2020-11-25T03:04:14ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medical Case Reports2050-313X2016-12-01410.1177/2050313X1668362810.1177_2050313X16683628Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharingCarlye Weiner0Sueann Penrose1Elizabeth Manias2Noel Cranswick3Ellie Rosenfeld4Fiona Newall5Allison Williams6Narelle Borrott7Sharon Kinney8Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaChildren’s Pain Management Service, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaThe Royal Melbourne Hospital and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaMelbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaMurdoch Childrens Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, AustraliaMelbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaDepartments of Nursing and Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaObjectives: The importance of accurate paediatric patient assessment is well established but under-utilised in managing postoperative medication regimens. Methods: Data for this case report were collected through observations of clinical practice, conduct of interviews, and retrieval of information from the medical record. This case report involving a hospitalised 1-year-old boy demonstrates the difficulties associated with assessing and managing postoperative distress, including pain and other clinical conditions related to the surgical procedure. Results: Postoperatively, there were difficulties in managing pain and an episode of over-sedation, occasioning opiate reversal with naloxone. In addition, he had decreasing oxygen saturation and increased work of breathing. X-ray showed changes consistent with either atelectasis or aspiration, and he was commenced on antibiotics. The patient experienced respiratory distress and required intervention from the medical emergency team. Conclusion: This case demonstrated the importance of comprehensive assessment and careful consideration of alternative causes of an infant’s distress using the results of assessment tools to aid decision-making. Communication moderates effective patient care, and more favourable outcomes could be achieved by optimising interdisciplinary information-sharing.https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X16683628 |
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Carlye Weiner Sueann Penrose Elizabeth Manias Noel Cranswick Ellie Rosenfeld Fiona Newall Allison Williams Narelle Borrott Sharon Kinney |
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Carlye Weiner Sueann Penrose Elizabeth Manias Noel Cranswick Ellie Rosenfeld Fiona Newall Allison Williams Narelle Borrott Sharon Kinney Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
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Carlye Weiner Sueann Penrose Elizabeth Manias Noel Cranswick Ellie Rosenfeld Fiona Newall Allison Williams Narelle Borrott Sharon Kinney |
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Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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Difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: Optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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difficulties with assessment and management of an infant’s distress in the postoperative period: optimising opportunities for interdisciplinary information-sharing |
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2016-12-01 |
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Objectives: The importance of accurate paediatric patient assessment is well established but under-utilised in managing postoperative medication regimens. Methods: Data for this case report were collected through observations of clinical practice, conduct of interviews, and retrieval of information from the medical record. This case report involving a hospitalised 1-year-old boy demonstrates the difficulties associated with assessing and managing postoperative distress, including pain and other clinical conditions related to the surgical procedure. Results: Postoperatively, there were difficulties in managing pain and an episode of over-sedation, occasioning opiate reversal with naloxone. In addition, he had decreasing oxygen saturation and increased work of breathing. X-ray showed changes consistent with either atelectasis or aspiration, and he was commenced on antibiotics. The patient experienced respiratory distress and required intervention from the medical emergency team. Conclusion: This case demonstrated the importance of comprehensive assessment and careful consideration of alternative causes of an infant’s distress using the results of assessment tools to aid decision-making. Communication moderates effective patient care, and more favourable outcomes could be achieved by optimising interdisciplinary information-sharing. |
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