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Assessment of the burden of paediatric empyema in Australia
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 07/23/09
Strachan R et al. – The overall percentage of empyema as a proportion of pneumonia increased from 0.27 to 0.70%. The survey response rate was 75%. Ninety–nine of 121 hospitals referred children with empyema to a more appropriate centre with wide variations in treatments provided.The rise in incidence of empyema reflects that seen in other countries. Furthermore, there are diverse management practices suggesting a clear need for national guidelines.
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