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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Auteurs principaux: 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
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2013-01-01
Collection:BMC Medicine
Sujets:
clinical prediction rules
serious infection in children
external validation
NICE guidelines feverish illness
Yale Observation Scale
diagnostic accuracy
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