MOTIFS DE CONSULTATIONS PEDIATRIQUES AUX URGENCES DE L'HOPITAL REGIONAL AL IDRISSI

Abstract

Materiels and Methods : This is a descriptive and prospective epidemiological study carried out in an emergency department of the regional hospital Al Idrissi in Kenitra during the period from January 1st to Ferbruary 28, 2021.The Data collection was carried out during shifts using a pre-established document. Results : during the period of the study, 100 patients were received in the emergency consultations with a male predominance (67%).The childrens whose age is less than 5, represented 55% of the cases. Just a miniority of the patients (38%) were referred to the regional hospital. The flow of the patients to the emergency departement reached its maximum (70%) betweem 8 a.m and 4 p.m and the majority of them (38%) consulted on the same day as the onset of the symptoms. The reasons for consultation were represented by accidents in 28% of cases, followed by respiratory (18%), digestive (16%), urinary (11%), dermatological (9%) and rheumatologic (5%) symptoms. Half of the patients were hospitalized in the pediatric departement, 12% in Children's surgery departement and 2% referred to the University Hospital in Rabat, while 34% of them received outpatient treatment. Conclusion : The proportion of non-emergency consultations remains high in our study and congest the emergency department, causing less efficiency in the management of urgent patients. These unjustified recourse to emergency departments must be prevented by informing and educating the population on respecting the care system.