Characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients presenting at Cambodian referral hospitals without appointments: an observational study

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

Lily D. Yan¹  Yim Sovannra²  Elizabeth A. Pirrotta³  Matthew C. Strehlow³  Swaminatha V. Mahadevan³  Rebecca Backer⁴  Mackensie A. Yore⁵  Joan L. Woods⁶  Christophe Grundmann⁷  Koy Somontha⁷  Lauren Auerbach⁸ 

[1] Boston University Medical Center;GIZ-Social Health Protection Program Cambodia;Stanford University School of Medicine;UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland;UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research;USAID Central Asia;University Research Co., LLC, Centre for Human Services;University of Arizona College of Medicine—Phoenix

关键词: Chief complaints;    Developing countries;    Emergency medicine;    Health systems;    Pediatrics;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12245-018-0172-0

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundEmergency medicine is a young specialty in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although many patients seeking emergency or acute care are children, little information is available about the needs and current treatment of this group in LMICs. In this observational study, we sought to describe characteristics, chief complaints, management, and outcomes of children presenting for unscheduled visits to two Cambodian public hospitals.

【 授权许可】

CC BY