September 2009. Volume 5. Number 3

Can we predict the risk of hospitalization in children with seasonal influenza?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Bender JM, Ampofo K, Gesteland P, Stoddard GJ, Nelson D, Byington CL, et al. Development and validation of a risk score for predicting hospitalization in children with influenza virus infection. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009;25:369-75
Reviewers: Chalco Orrego JP1, Bada Mancilla CA2.
1Pediatra independiente. Lima. Perú.
2Servicio de Urgencias. Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima. Perú.
Correspondence: Juan Pablo Chalco Orrego. Email: jpcho33@yahoo.com
Reception date: /08/2009
Acceptance date: 30/08/2009
Publication date: 10/09/2009

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: the four strongest predictors are easily available and clinically relevant. The risk score assigned to a child with influenza may provide a disposition tool for predicting hospitalization in children in seasonal influenza epidemics.

Reviewers' commentary: more research is needed to apply this clinical rule, mainly with a prospective cohort, improving predictive value of physical exam and further validation in different populations plus one impact analysis.

How to cite this article

Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA. ¿Podemos predecir el riesgo de hospitalización por gripe estacional en niños? Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:67

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Bender JM, Ampofo K, Gesteland P, Stoddard GJ, Nelson D, Byington CL, et al. Development and validation of a risk score for predicting hospitalization in children with influenza virus infection. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009;25:369-75
Reviewers: Chalco Orrego JP1, Bada Mancilla CA2.
1Pediatra independiente. Lima. Perú.
2Servicio de Urgencias. Hospital de Emergencias Pediátricas. Lima. Perú.
Correspondence: Juan Pablo Chalco Orrego. Email: jpcho33@yahoo.com
Reception date: /08/2009
Acceptance date: 30/08/2009
Publication date: 10/09/2009

How to cite this article

Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA. ¿Podemos predecir el riesgo de hospitalización por gripe estacional en niños? Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:67

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