Chantal D Tan, Clementien L Vermont, Joany M Zachariasse, Ulrich von Both, Enitan D Carrol, Irini Eleftheriou, Marieke Emonts, Michiel van der Flier, Jethro Herberg, Benno Kohlmaier, Michael Levin, Emma Lim, Ian K Maconochie, Federico Martinon-Torres, Ruud G Nijman, Marko Pokorn, Irene Rivero-Calle, Aleksandra Rudzāte, Maria Tsolia, Werner Zenz, Dace Zavadska, Henriette A Moll
BACKGROUND: The number of paediatric patients visiting the ED with non-urgent problems is increasing, leading to poor patient flow and ED crowding. Fast track aims to improve the efficiency of evaluation and discharge of low acuity patients. We aimed to identify which febrile children are suitable for a fast track based on presenting symptoms and management. METHODS: This study is part of the Management and Outcome of Fever in children in Europe study, which is an observational study including routine data of febrile children <18 years attending 12 European EDs...
January 18, 2024: Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ