Pediatric Emergency Department Use by Adults With Chronic Pediatric Disorders
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QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY While skin disorders are commonly seen in paediatric emergency departments (PED), the exact frequency of the various dermatological conditions is unknown. Our aim was to evaluate the occurrence and spectrum of skin disorders in an urban PED and the need for a dermatological opinion. METHODS The medical records of patients attending the PED during 120 days over a 1-year p...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1072-4710
DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.60