Dermatological emergencies and determinants of hospitalization in Switzerland: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dermatologic conditions are estimated to account worldwide for approximately 8% of all visits at emergency departments (EDs). Although rarely life-threatening, several dermatologic emergencies may have a high morbidity. Little is known about ED consultations of patients with dermatological emergencies and their subsequent hospital disposal.

Objective

We explore determinants and clinical variables affecting patients' disposal and hospitalization of people attending the ED at a Swiss University Hospital, over a 56-month observational period, for a dermatological problem.

Methods

De-identified patients' information was extracted from the hospital electronic medical record system. Generalized estimating equations were used to explore determinants of patient's d

SUBMITTER: Cazzaniga S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023711 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature