Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Mortality in Critically Ill Children

2019187 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Stefanie G. Ames

Billie S. Davis

Jennifer R. Marín · Pediatrics and Genetics

Ericka L. Fink · Pediatrics and Genetics

Lenora M. Olson · University of Utah

Marianne Gausche‐Hill · University of California, Los Angeles

Jeremy M. Kahn · University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

Presentation to hospitals with a high pediatric readiness score is associated with decreased mortality. Efforts to increase ED readiness for pediatric emergencies may improve patient outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 144, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-0568

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