National Study of Self ‐reported Pediatric Areas in United States General Emergency Departments

ConclusionsWe found that 10% of U.S. general EDs had a pediatric area and that this prevalence varies nationwide. Moreover, only 16% of U.S. EDs had a PECC. Further studies on the impact of ED structure and staffing on pediatric care and patient outcomes are urgently needed. As a long ‐term objective, a standardized definition of a pediatric ED would not only help quality improvement efforts but also help families make more informed choices about where to bring their children to receive care.

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Source: Academic Emergency Medicine - November 8, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Alexandra Camargo, Krislyn M. Boggs, Marc Auerbach, Rachel D. Freid, Ashley F. Sullivan, Janice A. Espinola, Carlos A. Camargo, Rakesh D. Mistry Tags: Consensus Conference Source Type: research