Vital signs should be maintained as continuous variables when predicting bacterial infections in febrile children
Objective: To determine how vital signs such as heart and respiratory rates should be included in prediction models for serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in febrile children. Study Design and Setting: Prospective observational study of 1,750 febrile children aged <16 years, visiting the eme...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2013
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