Table 4 Self-reflection of emergency physicians on paediatric PSA in The Netherlands (n = 107)
Strongly Ag agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | (%) | n | (%) | n | (%) | n | (%) | n | (%) | |
I am capable and competent in performing paediatric PSA | 33 | (30.9) | 61 | (57.0) | 10 | (9.3) | 3 | (2.8) | 0 | (0.0) |
I am able to perform APLS appropriately | 60 | (56.1) | 46 | (43.0) | 1 | (0.9) | 0 | (0.0) | 0 | (0.0) |
I am able to inform the patient, parents and/or a legal guardian about the sedation technique, the effects, possible adverse events and alternatives | 59 | (55.2) | 47 | (43.9) | 1 | (0.9) | 0 | (0.0) | 0 | (0.0) |
I can guarantee paediatric friendly circumstances before, during and after the procedure | 32 | (30.0) | 57 | (53.2) | 17 | (15.9) | 1 | (0.9) | 0 | (0.0) |
I am able to effectively use local or topical anaesthesia when needed | 55 | (51.4) | 48 | (44.9) | 4 | (3.7) | 0 | (0.0) | 0 | (0.0) |
The age of the patient determines if I perform PSA or not | 19 | (17.8) | 54 | (50.4) | 11 | (10.3) | 20 | (18.7) | 3 | (2.8) |
I only apply PSA in paediatric patients in the direct presence of another specialist | 0 | (0.0) | 7 | (6.5) | 9 | (8.4) | 52 | (48.6) | 39 | (36.5) |
I only apply PSA in paediatric patients after consulting an anaesthesiologist/paediatrician. | 0 | (0.0) | 2 | (1.9) | 4 | (3.7) | 58 | (54.2) | 43 | (40.2) |