Factors Associated With First Medication Time for Children Treated in the Emergency Department for Asthma

Conclusions Our study found that patient severity (acuity level, arrival mode) and level of ED crowing—but not demographic factors—are associated with the administration of medication in the first hour to pediatric patients with asthma. Our findings may be helpful in redesigning asthma care management strategies.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research