Management of children visiting the emergency department during out-of-office hours: an observational study

• Main Authors: Johan van Der Lei (Author), Joany M Zachariasse (Author), Henriette A Moll (Author), Ian K Maconochie (Author), Ewout W Steyerberg (Author), Paulo Freitas (Author), Gina Schinkelshoek (Author), Dorine M Borensztajn (Author), Claudio F Alves (Author), Frank J Smit (Author), Susanne Greber-Platzer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background The aim was to study the characteristics and management of children visiting the emergency department (ED) during out-of-office hours.Methods We analysed electronic health record data from 119 204 children visiting one of five EDs in four European countries. Patient characteristics and ma...