title: Breathing easy: implementing a bronchiolitis protocol.
abstract: In 2005, a protocol for patients with bronchiolitis in the pediatric unit was created, but compliance was less than desired. Therefore, revisions based on staff feedback and current literature were implemented in 2007. A pre- and post-implementation design was used. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the following variables: use of protocol, frequency of suctioning, use of beta2 agonist medication, length of stay, and charges per case. A chart review was used. After implementing the revised protocol, improvement in all areas was demonstrated. Protocol use went from 20% to 68%; suctioning per protocol went from 9% to 66%, beta2-agonist medication use dropped from 70% to 48% (desired change). Financial measures also showed improvement; a decrease in length of stay (2.23 from 3.25 days), and a decrease in charges of $1000/case were demonstrated.
authors: PICU, Inpatient Pediatrics, and Pediatric Short Stay Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL, USA.
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Black
authors: Rita Allen
authors: RA
authors: Brennan
mesh_terms: D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001988:Bronchiolitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy* / Q000821:virology*; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists