A Geospatial Evaluation of 9-1-1 Ambulance Transports for Children and Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness

• 2023

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• Craig Newgard; Susan Malveau; Clay Mann; Matthew Hansen; Benjamin Lang; Amber Lin
PMID: 35394855DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2022.2064020

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The article describes how ambulances take children to emergency rooms and checks if those hospitals are ready to care for kids. The study uses maps to see where children are taken and if the hospitals have what they need for young patients. It finds that not all hospitals are fully prepared for children, which could affect their care. The research suggests improving hospital readiness so all kids get the best help in emergencies, no matter where they live or which hospital they go to by ambulance.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Ambulances; Child; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Patient Readmission; Pediatrics; Transportation of Patients; Emergency Service, Hospital; Geographic Information Systems

Institutions: Oregon Health & Science University; University of Utah

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