Articles: emergency-services.
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Editorial
Editorial for the Special Issue "Emergency Medicine and Emergency Room Medical Issues II".
The variety of clinical issues presented by patients, along with the need for a rapid diagnosis and treatment, represents the main reasons for the risk of burnout among physicians who work in emergency departments [...].
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Observational Study
Which low urgent triaged febrile children are suitable for a fast track? An observational European study.
The number of paediatric patients visiting the ED with non-urgent problems is increasing, leading to poor patient flow and ED crowding. Fast track aims to improve the efficiency of evaluation and discharge of low acuity patients. We aimed to identify which febrile children are suitable for a fast track based on presenting symptoms and management. ⋯ We determined that febrile children triaged as low urgent with respiratory symptoms were most suitable for a fast track. This study provides evidence for which children could be triaged to a fast track, potentially improving overall patient flow at the ED.