Background Childhood mortality remains high in resource-limited third world countries. Most
childhood deaths in hospital often occur within the first 24 h of admission. Many of these …

Background: There is a high prevalence of paediatric emergency cases in less developed
countries. However, prolonged hospital stay at emergency units may further overstretch the …

Introduction: The outcome of paediatric emergency care is essential to the attainment of
child-targeted sustainable development goals. We assessed the quality of paediatric …

Background Global childhood mortality rates remain high. Millennium Development Goal 4
focused efforts on reducing rates by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. In Ethiopia, child …

Emergency care involves the care of patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require
immediate medical attention. Periodic evaluation of emergency unit generally provides an …

The management of pediatric medical emergencies is a focus of WHO's strategy to reduce
child and adolescent morbidity and mortality worldwide. It requires the synergy of several …

Background: Patterns of morbidity and mortality in hospital populations are indicative of
community health needs and can be useful in planning improved medical services …

Introduction: Delay in seeking appropriate health care by caregivers is an important
modifiable factor which contributes to childhood morbidity and mortality in developing …

Background Childhood mortality rates remain high in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed
to assess the causes and associated factors of pediatric emergency mortality at the Sourô …

Objectives Emergency care services are rapidly expanding in Africa; however, development
must focus on quality. The African Federation of Emergency Medicine consensus …