Elsevier

The Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 226, November 2020, Pages 274-277.e1
The Journal of Pediatrics

Brief Reports
Trends in Pediatric Emergency Department Utilization after Institution of Coronavirus Disease-19 Mandatory Social Distancing

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We conducted a descriptive time-series study of pediatric emergency healthcare use during the onset of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic after a state-wide stay-at-home order. Our study demonstrated decreased volume, increased acuity, and generally consistent chief complaints compared with the prior 3 years (2017 through 2019). Ingestions became a significantly more common chief complaint in 2020.

Keywords

emergency healthcare use
pediatrics
ingestions
COVID-19

Abbreviations

COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019
ED
Emergency department
ESI
Emergency Service Index
SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

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