Effect of Population Lockdown on Pediatric Emergency Room Demands in the Era of COVID-19
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and population lockdown on pediatric ED consultations.Methods: A cross-sectional study on pediatric emergency department consultations before and during the current COVID-19 pandemic (March–May 2019 vs. March–May 202...
Main Authors: | Francesco Valitutti, Letizia Zenzeri, Angela Mauro, Rosario Pacifico, Micaela Borrelli, Stefania Muzzica, Giovanni Boccia, Vincenzo Tipo, Pietro Vajro |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.00521/full |
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