Table 3 Results of national studies of pediatric emergency care
From: National survey of pediatric services available in US emergency departments
Athey ( Pediatr Emerg Care, 2001) | Gausche-Hill ( Pediatrics, 2007) | Current study | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year of survey | 1998 | 2003 | 2009 |
Survey methods | Mailed survey (100% response rate, n = 101) | Mailed survey (29% response rate, n = 1,489) | Telephone survey (85% response rate, n = 279) |
Department of Pediatrics | 33% | 57% | 36% |
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | 10% | 18% | 11% |
Separate pediatric ED | 7% | 6% | 10% |
Pediatric consultant | 64% | NA | 66% |
Pediatric ED coordinator | NA | 18% Physician; 12% nurse coordinator | 13% Physician; 14% nurse coordinator |