The validity of the canadian triage and acuity scale in predicting resource utilization and the need for immediate life-saving interventions in elderly emergency department patients

The validity of the canadian triage and acuity scale in predicting resource utilization and the need for immediate life-saving interventions in elderly emergency department patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We evaluated the validity of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) in elderly emergency department (ED) patients. In particular, we examined the sensitivity and specificity of the CTAS for identifying elderly patients who recei...

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Main Authors: Lee Ju, Oh Sang, Peck Eun, Lee Jung, Park Kyu, Kim Soo, Youn Chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
triage
geriatrics
emergency treatment
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/68

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