Abstract
The number of ward referrals due to gout has increased. Gout can result in a prolonged admission. Guidelines already exist for gout treatment [1]. The aim of the audit is:- 1. To identify preventable factors in admissions/hospital flares of gout. 2. To estimate length of stay due to gout.
Highlights
The number of ward referrals due to gout has increased
32 (64%) primarily admitted for gout with a median stay of 8 days. 6 of these admissions were due to polyarticular gout. 18 patients had gout developing during an admission for another cause
Length of stay was increased in 4 of these patients by a median of 4.5 days. Of those primarily admitted with gout, 17 had a past history of gout, of which 13 had either been on or were still taking allopurinol prior to admission
Summary
The number of ward referrals due to gout has increased. Gout can result in a prolonged admission. Guidelines already exist for gout treatment [1]. To identify preventable factors in admissions/hospital flares of gout. 2. To estimate length of stay due to gout
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