Seriously injured children brought in by parents face longer wait times in emergency departments, according to a study at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

A study at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children revealed that seriously injured children brought in by parents face longer wait times in emergency departments compared to those arriving via ambulance. The research identified three critical trauma indicators—head swelling, abdominal bruising, and thigh deformity—that should prompt immediate medical attention. These findings suggest that similar hospitals could benefit from implementing triage alerts for faster treatment.

October 14, 2024
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