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Outcomes of missed diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis, new-onset diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis in five pediatric hospitals.

Michelson KA, Bachur RG, Grubenhoff JA, et al. Outcomes of missed diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis, new-onset diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis in five pediatric hospitals. J Emerg Med. 2023;65(1):e9-e18. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.04.006.

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September 13, 2023
Michelson KA, Bachur RG, Grubenhoff JA, et al. J Emerg Med. 2023;65(1):e9-e18.
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Missed diagnosis in the emergency department can result in unplanned hospitalization due to complications from worsening symptoms. In this study, pediatric patients with and without missed emergency department diagnosis were compared to determine differences in outcomes and hospital utilization. Children with missed diagnosis of appendicitis or new-onset diabetic ketoacidosis experienced more complications, hospital days and readmissions; there was no difference for sepsis diagnosis.

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Michelson KA, Bachur RG, Grubenhoff JA, et al. Outcomes of missed diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis, new-onset diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis in five pediatric hospitals. J Emerg Med. 2023;65(1):e9-e18. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.04.006.