Timing and causes of death to 1 year among children presenting to emergency departments

Background and objectives A better characterization of deaths in children following emergency care is needed to inform timely interventions. This study aimed to describe the timing, location, and causes of death to 1 year among a cohort of injured and medically ill children. Methods We conducted a r...

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Published in:Academic emergency medicine 2024-06, Vol.31 (6), p.555-563
Main Authors: Ames, Stefanie G., Salvi, Apoorva, Lin, Amber, Malveau, Susan, Mann, N. Clay, Jenkins, Peter C., Hansen, Matthew, Papa, Linda, Schmitz, Sabrina, Sabogal, Cesar, Newgard, Craig D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cause of Death
Child
Child, Preschool
Cohort Studies
Emergency Service, Hospital - statistics & numerical data
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
mortality
pediatric emergency care
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
trauma
United States - epidemiology
Wounds and Injuries - mortality
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Summary:Background and objectives A better characterization of deaths in children following emergency care is needed to inform timely interventions. This study aimed to describe the timing, location, and causes of death to 1 year among a cohort of injured and medically ill children. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of children
ISSN:1069-6563
1553-2712
1553-2712
DOI:10.1111/acem.14875