Using shock index, pediatric age adjusted (SIPA) to predict prolonged length of stay in perforated appendicitis: a retrospective review
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This retrospective study demonstrates that elevated Shock Index, Pediatric Age Adjusted (SIPA) at presentation reliably predicts perforated appendicitis and prolonged hospital stays in children. Patients with elevated SIPA had over 5 times higher odds of perforation and significantly longer recovery times, supporting SIPA's use in triage and family counseling.
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- Elevated SIPA at presentation increases odds of perforated appendicitis 5.4-fold in pediatric patients (95% CI: 2.3-13.8).
- Children with elevated SIPA have 2× longer hospital stays and 5× longer time to tolerate regular diet post-appendectomy.
- SIPA can be used during triage to identify high-risk appendicitis cases and set realistic family expectations for recovery.
- Time to SIPA normalization correlates with duration of antibiotic therapy (1.8× longer in elevated SIPA group).
- SIPA, originally validated in trauma and ICU settings, shows clinical utility for risk stratification in acute appendicitis.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Using shock index, pediatric age adjusted (SIPA) to predict prolonged length of stay in perforated appendicitis: a retrospective review. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-11-05. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9388?via_space=staycurrentmd
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