Performance characteristics of a local triage tool and internationally validated tools among under-fives presenting to an urban emergency department in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Nafsa R. Marombwa (Author), Hendry R. Sawe (Author), Upendo George (Author), Said S. Kilindimo (Author), Nanyori J. Lucumay (Author), Kilalo M. Mjema (Author), Juma A. Mfinanga (Author), Ellen J. Weber (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A number of region-specific validated triage systems exist; however very little is known about their performance in resource limited settings. We compare the local triage tool and internationally validated tools among under-fives presenting to an urban emergency department in Tan...