Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Disparities in Mortality Based on Race and Ethnicity.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Presentation to emergency departments (EDs) with high levels of pediatric readiness is associated with improved pediatric survival. However, it is unclear whether children of all races and ethnicities benefit equitably from increased levels of such readiness.

Objective

To evaluate the association of ED pediatric readiness with in-hospital mortality among children of different races and ethnicities with traumatic injuries or acute medical emergencies.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study of children requiring emergency care in 586 EDs across 11 states was conducted from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2017. Eligible participants included children younger than 18 years who were hospitalized for an acute medical emergency or traumatic inju

SUBMITTER: Jenkins PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481245 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature