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Persaud S, Hron BM, Rudie C, Mantell P, Kahlon PS, Ariagno K, Ozonoff A, Trivedi S, Yugar C, Mehta NM, Raymond M, Duggan CP, Huh SY. Improving anthropometric measurements in hospitalized children: A quality-improvement project. Nutr Clin Pract 2024; 39:685-695. [PMID: 38153693 PMCID: PMC11068491 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The objective of this quality-improvement project was to increase documentation rates of anthropometrics (measured weight, length/height, and body mass index [BMI], which are critical to identify patients at malnutrition (undernutrition) risk) from <50% to 80% within 24 hours of hospital admission for pediatric patients. METHODS Multidisciplinary champion teams on surgical, cardiac, and intensive care (ICU) pilot units were established to identify and iteratively test interventions addressing barriers to documentation from May 2016 to June 2018. Percentage of patients with documented anthropometrics <24 h of admission was assessed monthly by statistical process control methodology. Percentage of patients at malnutrition (undernutrition) risk by anthropometrics was compared by χ2 for 4 months before and after intervention. RESULTS Anthropometric documentation rates significantly increased (P < 0.001 for all): BMI, from 11% to 89% (surgical), 33% to 57% (cardiac), and 16% to 51% (ICU); measured weight, from 24% to 88% (surgical), 69% to 83% (cardiac), and 51% to 67% (ICU); and length/height, from 12% to 89% (surgical), 38% to 57% (cardiac), and 26% to 63% (ICU). Improvement hospital-wide was observed (BMI, 42% to 70%, P < 0.001) with formal dissemination tactics. For pilot units, moderate/severe malnutrition (undernutrition) rates tripled (1.2% [24 of 2081] to 3.4% [81 of 2374], P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Documentation of anthropometrics on admission substantially improved after establishing multidisciplinary champion teams. Goal rate (80%) was achieved within 26 months for all anthropometrics in the surgical unit and for weight in the cardiac unit. Improved documentation rates led to significant increase in identification of patients at malnutrition (undernutrition) risk.
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- Sabrina Persaud
- Clinical Education, Informatics, Quality and Professional Practice Department, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Clinical Education, Informatics, Quality and Professional Practice Department, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Program for Patient Safety and Quality, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Applied Pediatric Quality Analytics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Applied Pediatric Quality Analytics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Nutrition and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Taha M, Nael Maslamani A, Atef Abdelsattar Ibrahim H. The Predictive and Prognostic Value of Percentage Change in Calf Circumference in Infants and Children During the First Week of Admission in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Cohort Study. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024:99228241238631. [PMID: 38511639 DOI: 10.1177/00099228241238631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Calf circumference (CC) is an easy measure of muscle loss; yet, there are limited studies in children. We aimed to assess the viability of the first-week percent change in CC as a prognostic nutritional marker. Two MUAC (mid-upper arm circumference), CC, and weight measurements were carried out: one on the first day of admission and another on the seventh day. The differences and correlations between their percent changes were examined. The possible association between CC percent change and prolonged length of hospital stay (PLOS) and in-hospital mortality was assessed. Seventy participants were enrolled with a median age of 19.5 months. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of CC percent change was 0.54 (5.5) with significant correlations between it and each of MUAC and weight percent change (ρ = 0.928, P = .001), (ρ = 0.902, P = .001), respectively. Calf circumference percent changes were significantly more negative in children with PLOS; (P = .004). These changes seem to be viable measures of nutritional status.
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- Marwa Taha
- Department of Pediatrics, Mataria Teaching Hospital, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes (GOTHI), Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Vega MRW, Cerminara D, Desloovere A, Paglialonga F, Renken-Terhaerdt J, Walle JV, Shaw V, Stabouli S, Anderson CE, Haffner D, Nelms CL, Polderman N, Qizalbash L, Tuokkola J, Warady BA, Shroff R, Greenbaum LA. Nutritional management of children with acute kidney injury-clinical practice recommendations from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce. Pediatr Nephrol 2023; 38:3559-3580. [PMID: 36939914 PMCID: PMC10514117 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-05884-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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The nutritional management of children with acute kidney injury (AKI) is complex. The dynamic nature of AKI necessitates frequent nutritional assessments and adjustments in management. Dietitians providing medical nutrition therapies to this patient population must consider the interaction of medical treatments and AKI status to effectively support both the nutrition status of patients with AKI as well as limit adverse metabolic derangements associated with inappropriately prescribed nutrition support. The Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce (PRNT), an international team of pediatric renal dietitians and pediatric nephrologists, has developed clinical practice recommendations (CPR) for the nutritional management of children with AKI. We address the need for intensive collaboration between dietitians and physicians so that nutritional management is optimized in line with AKI medical treatments. We focus on key challenges faced by dietitians regarding nutrition assessment. Furthermore, we address how nutrition support should be provided to children with AKI while taking into account the effect of various medical treatment modalities of AKI on nutritional needs. Given the poor quality of evidence available, a Delphi survey was conducted to seek consensus from international experts. Statements with a low grade or those that are opinion-based must be carefully considered and adapted to individual patient needs, based on the clinical judgment of the treating physician and dietitian. Research recommendations are provided. CPRs will be regularly audited and updated by the PRNT.
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Wilhemina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University College London Great Ormond Street Hospital Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- 1st Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University, Hippokratio Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hannover Medical School, Children's Hospital, Hannover, Germany
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- New Children's Hospital and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- University College London Great Ormond Street Hospital Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Kerstein JS, Klepper CM, Finnan EG, Mills KI. Nutrition for critically ill children with congenital heart disease. Nutr Clin Pract 2023; 38 Suppl 2:S158-S173. [PMID: 37721463 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Children with congenital heart disease often require admission to the cardiac intensive care unit at some point in their lives, either after elective surgical or catheter-based procedures or during times of acute critical illness. Meeting both the macronutrient and micronutrient needs of children in the cardiac intensive care unit requires complex decision-making when considering gastrointestinal perfusion, vasoactive support, and fluid balance goals. Although nutrition guidelines exist for critically ill children, these cannot always be extrapolated to children with congenital heart disease. Children with congenital heart disease may also suffer unique circumstances, such as chylothoraces, heart failure, and the need for mechanical circulatory support, which greatly impact nutrition delivery. Guidelines for neonates and children with heart disease continue to be developed. We provide a synthesized narrative review of current literature and considerations for nutrition evaluation and management of critically ill children with congenital heart disease.
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- Jason S Kerstein
- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusettes, USA
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