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