Factors Affecting Length of Stay in the Pediatric Emergency Department
A large volume of visits can cause an emergency department (ED) to become overcrowded, resulting in a longer length of stay (LOS). The objective of this study was to analyze factors affecting the LOS in the pediatric ED. Methods: Records of all visits to the pediatric ED of the study hospital, from...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-06-01
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Series: | Pediatrics and Neonatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957212001891 |