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ea0039ep7 | Adrenal | BSPED2015

Improving patient safety: evaluating the introduction of the Annual Steroid Review and Emergency Alert Systems

Squires R , Nicoll N , Mayers R , Coxson E , Crowne E C

Introduction: Management of paediatric cortisol deficiency requires regular parent and child education and effective liaison with the emergency services. Best practice in the management of these patients is largely based upon local consensus. An annual steroid review service was introduced by the CNS team to provide education and improve parental understanding of the issues regarding cortisol deficiency in children. Emergency alert systems for the local children’s emergen...