PC.124 The impact of unexpected admission at term on a tertiary neonatal unit. (9th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nikjooy, A; Rasiah, SV; Ewer, AK
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 99:Supplement 1(2014)
• Page Start: A79
• Page End: A79
• Publication Date: 2014-06-09
• Subjects: Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920105
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306576.225
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-2998

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Unexpected admissions at term contribute to significant workload of a neonatal unit. Our aim was to assess this workload, the categories of babies and the most frequently occurring reasons for admission. Methods: The Badger clinical records were audited of all term (37+0 weeks and above) admissions to the neonatal unit (NNU) for the last 3 years (01/04/09 to 31/03/13). Reason for admission, length of stay (LOS) and outcomes were collected. Results: Table . Conclusions: Term unexpected admissions contribute to between 47–59% of the neonatal workload. The main reason for a term unexpected admission was signs of respiratory distress. Failed pulse oximetry contributed to 7–12% of unexpected admissions. Early identification of avoidable causes (such as hypothermia) may reduce workload.