How well do clinical prediction rules perform in identifying serious infections in acutely ill children across an international network of ambulatory care datasets?

How well do clinical prediction rules perform in identifying serious infections in acutely ill children across an international network of ambulatory care datasets?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diagnosing serious infections in children is challenging, because of the low incidence of such infections and their non-specific presentation early in the course of illness. Prediction rules are promoted as a means to improve recogni...

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Príomhchruthaitheoirí: Verbakel Jan Y, Van den Bruel Ann, Thompson Matthew, Stevens Richard, Aertgeerts Bert, Oostenbrink Rianne, Moll Henriette A, Berger Marjolein Y, Lakhanpaul Monica, Mant David, Buntinx Frank
Formáid: Alt
Teanga:English
Foilsithe / Cruthaithe: BMC 2013-01-01
Sraith:BMC Medicine
Ábhair:
clinical prediction rules
serious infection in children
external validation
NICE guidelines feverish illness
Yale Observation Scale
diagnostic accuracy
Rochtain ar líne:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/11/10

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/11/10

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