Pediatric Emergency Department Visits at US Children’s Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020224 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Amy M. DeLaroche · Children's Hospital of Michigan

Jonathan Rodean · Children's Hospital Association

Paul L. Aronson · Yale University

Eric W. Fleegler · Harvard University

Todd A. Florin · Northwestern University

Monika K. Goyal · George Washington University Hospital

Alexander W. Hirsch

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a marked decrease in pediatric ED visits across a broad range of conditions; however, the proportional decline of poisoning and mental health visits was less pronounced. The impact of decreased visits on patient outcomes warrants further research.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Emergency and Acute Care Studies Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 147, Issue 4

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-039628

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