소아응급의료 강화 방안: 소아인증 응급의료센터 신설
A plan for strengthening pediatric emergency care: establishment of pediatric certified emergency center
제상모, 홍정석, 이지숙,
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제상모 ( Je Sang-Mo )
CHA의과학대학교 의학전문대학원 응급의학교실
홍정석 ( Hong Jung-Seok )
울산대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실
이지숙 ( Lee Ji-Sook )
아주대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실
Abstract
Pediatric patients (younger than 19 years) account for approximately 25% of all emergency patients. Pediatric patients have large proportions of toddlers (aged 1-5 years), low severity, illness (rather than injury), and after-hours visits. Considering these features, the authors, affiliated with the policy research team in the Korean Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, suggest the establishment of the pediatric certified emergency center (PCEC) to stratify Korean pediatric emergency medical system according to the Korean Acuity and Triage Scale (KTAS). The PCEC is a facility dedicated to the emergency care for a large population of KTAS 3-4 patients (i.e., mildly ill). In addition, the PCEC may perform early stabilization and transfer to the pediatric emergency centers for pediatric patients having KTAS 1-2 illnesses and injuries. To facilitate the application of emergency centers for the PCEC, the designation criteria should be flexible in terms of manpower, facility, and equipment. Financial support from the government is essential for sustainable PCEC.
키워드
After-Hours Care; Child; Emergency Service; Hospital; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Triage
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