Effect of Reverse Triage on Creation of Surge Capacity in a Pediatric Hospital

• 2017

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• Gabor Kelen; Ruben Troncoso; Joshua Trebach; Scott Levin; Gai Cole; Caitlin Delaney
PMID: 28152138DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.4829

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The article discusses the importance of pediatric hospitals being prepared to handle large numbers of patients during disasters, emphasizing the need for surge capacity. The study focuses on the concept of reverse triage, specifically for pediatric patients, to create additional bed space and conserve resources. By analyzing data from a retrospective cohort study, the researchers found that a significant proportion of pediatric inpatients were eligible for reverse triage or early discharge. The study highlights the potential of reverse triage in increasing surge capacity, especially in units like psychiatry. Overall, the findings suggest that strategic initiatives like reverse triage can significantly enhance pediatric surge capacity during disasters.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Hospital Bed Capacity; Hospitals, Pediatric; Patient Discharge; Pediatrics; Retrospective Studies; Triage; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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