National Early Warning Score for predicting intensive care unit admission among elderly patients with influenza infections in the emergency department: an effective disposition tool during the influenza season.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

During the influenza epidemic season, the fragile elderlies are not only susceptible to influenza infections, but are also more likely to develop severe symptoms and syndromes. Such circumstances may pose a significant burden to the medical resources especially in the emergency department (ED). Disposition of the elderly patients with influenza infections to either the ward or intensive care unit (ICU) accurately is therefore a crucial issue.

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting and participants

Elderly patients (≥65 years) with influenza visiting the ED of a medical centre between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2015.

Primary outcome measures

Demographic data, vital signs, medical history, subtype of influenza, national early warning score

SUBMITTER: Wang TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8202099 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature