Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 2021
Letter Case ReportsPediatric Intussusception During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 2021
Observational StudyPediatric Conditions Requiring Interfacility Transport From Emergency Departments: A Statewide Study of Regionalization.
Pediatric care is increasingly regionalized, increasing rates of interfacility transport (IFT). However, it is unknown what conditions most frequently require IFT. This study's objective was to identify high-frequency pediatric conditions requiring IFT. ⋯ Specific pediatric conditions commonly require IFT and had high IFT rates in this statewide study. In addition, the largest age group undergoing IFT was young children (0 to 4 years of age). This study provides specific detail regarding conditions and ages impacted by IFT, and emergency medical services should consider incorporating these findings into transport destination algorithms. In addition, public health stakeholders should address implications of the concentration of care for these common pediatric conditions and younger age groups.