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Table 2 Management of common pediatric complaints in the emergency department

From: National survey of pediatric services available in US emergency departments

 

n

%

6 month old with bronchiolitis

  

Yes, all severity levels; severe cases receive inpatient care at hospital

49

21

Yes, mild to moderate cases only (outpatient care); severe cases transferred to another hospital

182

76

No, does not manage on site

7

3

6 year old with an asthma exacerbation

  

Yes, all severity levels; severe cases receive inpatient care at respondent hospital

78

33

Yes, mild to moderate cases only (outpatient care); severe cases transferred to another hospital

154

65

No, does not manage on site

6

2

6 year old with acute appendicitis

  

Yes, evaluate and transfer to the OR at hospital

115

48

Yes, evaluate and transfer to the OR if surgeon was available/comfortable

5

2

Yes, evaluate, but transfer to another hospital for surgery

112

47

No, does not manage on site

6

3

  1. Abbreviations: OR, operating room.