The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2017
Complexity and Severity of Pediatric Patients Treated at United States Emergency Departments.
To compare the complexity and severity of presentation of children in general vs pediatric emergency departments (EDs). ⋯ Pediatric EDs provided care to a greater proportion of medically complex children than general EDs and had greater rates of hospitalization. This information may inform educational efforts in residency or postgraduate training to ensure high-quality care for children with complex health care needs.