Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2010
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyTriage assessment in pediatric emergency departments: a national survey.
Because of the varying physiological and developmental stages in children, the taking of vital signs and other assessments at triage in an emergency department (ED) can be challenging. The purpose of this study was to examine current triage practices in pediatric EDs in the United States. ⋯ Despite the important decisions made based on triage assessment in a pediatric ED, there is wide variability in the parameters assessed and the methodology used. Additional research should focus on the validity and reliability of each assessment to determine the best practices.