An Audit on the implementation of administering Ondansetron in children with acute gastroenteritis and its effect on admission rate

• DOI: 10.29328/journal.japch.1001025
• Publication Date: 2021-04-05T12:26:12Z
• Authors: D’Sa Saskia; Hussain Ahad; Hussain Mushtaq; Afridi Zahir; Twomey John; Ahmed Irfan
• Keywords: Ondansetron; Acute gastroenteritis; Hospital admission

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common presenting complaint in paediatrics. Most often, the reason for admission into hospital to initiate intravenous rehydration patients with severe dehydration and inability tolerate oral intake. We found that Ondansetron acts as potent antiemetic support an increased number of children receiving hydration, subsequently leading decreased rates admission. This study aims audit use Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) on acute gastroenteritis, its effect from emergency department University Hospital, Limerick (UHL). Data collected over 3-month period June August 2017 which was not used compared another when used. Several outcomes were measured including hospital. The rate by 15% [26/74 (35%) 16/81 (20%) 2019 p = 0.22]. 81 received Ondansetron, 79% successfully rehydrated orally. administration reduced need fluids overall these AGE. reduction ultimately accounted lower costs incurred Health Services Executive per patient, also suggested anti-emetic cost effective measure managing treating