Predictors of Prolonged Hospital Stay Among Pediatric Patients With Severe Pneumonia, Southwest Ethiopia: Prospective Follow-Up Study

• Main Authors: Belete Fenta Kebede (Author), Yalemtsehay Dagnaw Genie (Author), Tsegaw Biyazin Tesfa (Author), Aynalem Yetwale Hiwot (Author), Kassa Kindie Mulu (Author), Emebet Adugnaw (Author), Esmelalem Mihretu (Author), Enatfenta Sewmehone Endalew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Prolonged hospital stay could lead to increased hospital-acquired infections, and unnecessary utilization of hospital beds, medications, and other resources. However, there is limited evidence regarding the length of hospital stay (LOS) and predictors of prolonged hospital stay in pediatr...