Performance characteristics of a local triage tool and internationally validated tools among under-fives presenting to an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Performance characteristics of a local triage tool and internationally validated tools among under-fives presenting to an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Abstract Background A number of region-specific validated triage systems exist; however very little is known about their performance in resource limited settings. We compare the local triage tool and internationally validated tools among under-fives presenting to an urban emergency department in Tan...

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Main Authors: Nafsa R. Marombwa, Hendry R. Sawe, Upendo George, Said S. Kilindimo, Nanyori J. Lucumay, Kilalo M. Mjema, Juma A. Mfinanga, Ellen J. Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Triage
Emergency department
Triage scales
Africa
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1417-7

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