Accuracy of emergency department triage using the Emergency Severity Index and independent predictors of under-triage and over-triage in Brazil: a retrospective cohort analysis

Accuracy of emergency department triage using the Emergency Severity Index and independent predictors of under-triage and over-triage in Brazil: a retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract Background Emergency department (ED) triage is performed to prioritize care for patients with critical and time-sensitive illness. Triage errors create opportunity for increased morbidity and mortality. Here, we sought to measure the frequency of under- and over-triage of patients by nurses...

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Main Authors: Jeremiah S. Hinson, Diego A. Martinez, Paulo S. K. Schmitz, Matthew Toerper, Danieli Radu, James Scheulen, Sarah A. Stewart de Ramirez, Scott Levin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Triage
Mistriage
Emergency severity index
Emergency department
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12245-017-0161-8

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