International Variability in Gastrointestinal Decontamination With Acute Poisonings
Articles > Article · 2017
Authors: Eylem Ulaş SAZ, Santiago Mintegi, Stuart R. Dalziel, Beatriz Azkunaga, Javier Prego, Eunate Arana-Arri, Yordana Acedo, Lorea Martinez-Indart, Javier Benito, Nathan Kuppermann
PEDIATRICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2017, vol 140
Summary
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Identifying international differences in the management of acute pediatric poisonings may help improve the quality of care. The objective of this study was to assess the international variation and appropriateness of gastrointestinal decontamination (GID) procedures performed in children and adolescents who present with acute poisonings to emergency departments.