Mark L Waltzman

Apr 24, 2024 | qualitysafety.bmj.com | Kenneth A Michelson |Emma Patterson |Margaret E. Samuels-Kalow |Mark L Waltzman

AbstractObjective To evaluate rates, risk factors and outcomes of delayed diagnosis of seven serious paediatric conditions. Methods This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study of children under 21 years old visiting 13 community and tertiary emergency departments (EDs) with appendicitis, bacterial meningitis, intussusception, mastoiditis, ovarian torsion, sepsis or testicular torsion.