Use of the Children’s Observation and Severity Tool (COAST), an Adaptation of the Paediatric Early Warning Score, in the Emergency Department as a Predictor for Hospital Admission: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Use of the Children’s Observation and Severity Tool (COAST), an Adaptation of the Paediatric Early Warning Score, in the Emergency Department as a Predictor for Hospital Admission: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) are designed to detect the clinically unwell or deteriorating child within a hospital setting. There is a drive within the NHS to standardise this scoring system across various settings. According to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health...

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Main Authors: James Truell, Sara Neville-Smith, Hayley Hutton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
paediatric
emergency
observation tool
admissions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/2/136
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