Characteristics of low-acuity paediatric emergency department consultations in two tertiary hospitals in Switzerland: a retrospective observational study

• Main Authors: Mario Gehri (Author), Claudia E Kuehni (Author), Kristina Keitel (Author), Joan-Carles Suris (Author), Manon Jaboyedoff (Author), Carl Starvaggi (Author), Rachel Pellaton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Low-acuity paediatric emergency department (PED) visits are common in high-income countries and are an increasing burden for the healthcare system and quality of care. Little is known about low-acuity PED visits in Switzerland. This study shows frequency and characteristics of such visits...