Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access

Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Western Sydney: Too Close or Too Far?
  Author(s): Yi Hern Lee, Stephen Sze Shing Teo* and Tien-Ming Hng
  
  Aim: To analyse the presentations of paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) to black town and mount druitt hospitals over a 10-year period to assess the associated travel burden incurred to receive care from the closest tertiary referral centre for their families to receive care from the closest tertiary referral center, we gain insights into the accessibility and utilization of healthcare services, particularly for conditions as critical as DKA in pediatric patients. The analysis involves delving into various aspects, including the frequency and severity of DKA presentations, demographic characteristics of the affected population and the geographical distribution of patients seeking care at these hospitals. By examining trends over a decade, patterns may emerge that shed light on potential factors influencing DKA incidence and management in these communities... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2572-0775.24.09.266

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