An Audit On Pain Management At Emergency Department KNH
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2013-06Author
Njihia, Alice W
Kikuvi, Mary N
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Pain has been found to be one of the most common complaints causing patients
to visit emergency departments. Pain management is a global issue and is
particularly challenging in the emergency care environment.
The aim of the audit was to identify factors that contribute to significant gaps in
pain management among trauma patients who sought treatment at emergency
department of KNH. An audit on factors that contribute to gaps on pain
management was carried out for two days in March 2012.
Clinicians were observed offering care to 100 trauma patients as they arrived
at ED department. A structured checklist was used to audit valuables on time
taken before trauma patients were given analgesics, availability of Resources
and Professional practices.
The results showed that majority of the patients (35%) were aged 21–30years,
Patients given analgesics within 0-30minutes were 26 % while 57% of patients
received analgesics within 31-60minutes. Patients not given analgesic were 7%.
Space contributed to 10% delay while 5% was due to supplies and documentation
contributed to 20%. No patient was managed by use of pain management
protocols/Guidelines.
In conclusion the audit identified good pain management practices as well as
gaps
Citation
Njihia, Alice W.,Kikuvi, Mary N.;June,2013.An Audit On Pain Management At Emergency Department KNH,presented at the 2nd International Scientific Conference, CHS And KNH, 19th - 21st June 2013.Publisher
University of Nairobi College of Health Sciences
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An Audit On Pain Management At Emergency Department KNH,presented at the 2nd International Scientific Conference, CHS And KNH, 19th - 21st June 2013.