Mortality predictors in pediatric emergency department presentations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric patients present to the emergency departments (EDs) with a wide range of clinical manifestations, ranging from mild to severe. A systematic approach is crucial to identify those at high risk of deterioration. However, the predictive value of such predictors remains unclear.

Objectives

Our study aims to evaluate different mortality predictors used in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) regarding the diagnostic accuracy metrics, including sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratio.

Methods

We comprehensively searched multiple databases and included all cohort studies, case-control studies, and randomized controlled trials from January 2000 to December 2024 with pediatric patients (aged 0-18 years) presenting to PEDs, where mortality pred

SUBMITTER: Alsabri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465593 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature