Factors Associated with Decision to Hospitalize Emergency Department Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

Factors Associated with Decision to Hospitalize Emergency Department Patients with Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

Introduction: Emergency department (ED) hospitalizations for skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) have increased, while concern for costs has grown and outpatient parenteral antibiotic options have expanded. To identify opportunities to reduce admissions, we explored factors that influence the deci...

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Main Authors: Talan, David A., Salhi, Bisan A., Moran, Gregory J., Mower, William R., Hsieh, Yu-Hsiang, Krishnadasan, Anusha, Rothman, Richard E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2014-12-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/1405j185

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