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Comprehensive Analysis of Demographics, Radiology Utilization and Prescription Trends in Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Alekhya Arudra, Randhi Venkata Ramana, Prashanth Kumar Patnaik and Itha Lingamurthy
Page: 608-612 | Received 23 Nov 2024, Published online: 18 Jan 2025

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Abstract

Understanding trends in radiology utilisation and drug prescriptions is essential for improving patient care in the challenging discipline of paediatric healthcare. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are influenced by the clinical problems that paediatric patients present with and their demographics. Understanding these patterns and correlations can help optimize drug use, ensure more accurate diagnoses, and improve clinical practices ultimately improving patient outcomes. Data for this observational and retrospective study was taken from the medical records of 420 Paediatric patients who received treatment at a tertiary care hospital. Patient demographics, radiology procedures and their indications, as well as drug prescriptions and antibiotic usage, were noted Results: The study analysed 420 paediatric patients, with 18.6% under 1 year, 30.7% 1‐5 years, 22.4% 6‐10 years and 28.3% 11‐15 years old, with 81.9% fully vaccinated and 29.3% malnourished. Amon these 81.9% fully vaccinated and 29.3% malnourished with nearly equal gender distribution. The most common radiological procedures for children aged 0‐1 years (50.0%) and for 1‐5 years (67.4%) were ultrasound whereas Xrays for the 6‐10‐year group (68.1%) and CT scans for the 11‐15‐year group (52.1%). Most of these procedures being performed due to trauma (42%) and gastrointestinal issues (31%). Antibacterials being the most frequently prescribed class, accounting for 32.62% of cases followed by gastrointestinal drugs (29.05%). 64% of prescriptions of antibacterial drugs were beta‐lactams. In conclusion, this study highlights the major clinical and demographic variables affecting the outcomes of paediatric treatment. The study found that most patients were vaccinated and had normal nutritional status, with trauma and gastrointestinal issues leading to radiology procedures. The study highlighted the importance of gastrointestinal drugs and antibacterials in treatment, with beta‐lactams being the most prescribed antibiotics. By understanding these trends, medical professionals can improve care, personalise treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes in paediatric settings.

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Alekhya Arudra, Randhi Venkata Ramana, Prashanth Kumar Patnaik and Itha Lingamurthy. Comprehensive Analysis of Demographics, Radiology Utilization and Prescription Trends in Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.608.612
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