Quality improvement guidelines for pediatric abscess and fluid drainage.

Hogan MJ1, Marshalleck FE, Sidhu MK, Connolly BL, Towbin RB, Saad WA, Cahill AM, Crowley J, Heran MK, Hohenwalter EJ, Roebuck DJ, Temple MJ, Walker TG, Cardella JF; Society of Interventional Radiology Standards of Practice Committee and Society for Pediatric Radiology Interventional Radiology Committee.

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Abstract

Image-guided drainage of abscesses and fluid collections is a valuable tool in the treatment of pediatric patients. It may obviate surgery or optimize the child’s clinical condition for subsequent surgery. Compared with adults, several differences exist in terms of etiology, risks (especially radiation exposure), preprocedural imaging and planning, technical considerations, support issues such as sedation, and complications. Knowledge of these differences is important in the planning and treatment of these patients. In addition, a quality improvement plan can be used to assess practice performance.

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Quality improvement guidelines for pediatric abscess and fluid drainage.

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Hogan MJ, Marshalleck FE, Sidhu MK, Connolly BL, Towbin RB, Saad WA, Cahill AM, Crowley J, Heran MK, Hohenwalter EJ, Roebuck DJ, Temple MJ, Walker TG, Cardella JF, Society of Interventional Radiology Standards of Practice Committee, Society for Pediatric Radiology Interventional Radiology Committee. Quality improvement guidelines for pediatric abscess and fluid drainage. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2012 Nov;23(11):1397-402. [63 references] PubMed External Web Site Policy