Visit totals and population rates are presented for all ED visits, treat-and-release ED visits, and ED visits resulting in hospital admission, among patients aged 18 years or younger, patients aged 19–64 years, and patients aged 65 years and older. Table 1 compares pediatric ED visits with adult ED visits in 2015. Differences greater than 10 percent between estimates are noted in the text.Įmergency department visits among children compared with adults, 2015 Finally, seasonal variation in pediatric ED visits involving respiratory conditions and injuries for 2011 through 2015 are provided. The most common reasons for pediatric ED visits by body system in 2015 are presented, along with the most common respiratory conditions by age group. Trends in pediatric ED visits from 2007 through 2015 are provided by expected primary payer. Patient characteristics are presented for pediatric ED visits across these same categories. The number and rate of pediatric ED visits are compared with adult ED visits in 2015 for three visit types: all ED visits, treat-and-release ED visits, and ED visits resulting in admission to the same hospital. 10 In this Statistical Brief, FY 2015 will hereinafter be referred to as 2015, FY 2014 will be referred to as 2014, and so forth. 9 The time frame of focus is fiscal year (FY) 2015 (from quarter 4 of 2014 through Q3 2015), with comparison data provided for FY 2007 through FY 2014. This Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Statistical Brief presents data on pediatric ED visits (excluding births), with children defined as patients aged 18 years or younger.
7,8 Updated information on patient characteristics and common conditions associated with pediatric ED visits may provide additional insight into the unique needs of the pediatric population and assist community EDs in improving their pediatric care resources. 6 In recent years, national experts have raised concerns about pediatric emergency preparedness in community hospitals and have released guidelines to promote greater equity in pediatric emergency care. 4,5Īlthough some ill and injured children are treated at children's hospitals or large pediatric units of medical centers, the vast majority are brought to community hospital EDs. 3 Of note, some of the most common pediatric diseases and symptoms, including asthma and abdominal pain, have been shown to exhibit seasonal variation. 2 Although reasons for pediatric ED visits vary by age, conditions such as wounds, sprains and strains, and viral and respiratory infections are common, as well as symptoms such as fever, cough, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. 1 In 2015 alone, 17 percent of all children in the United States sought emergency care at least once. Pediatric emergency department (ED) visits constitute roughly 20 percent of all ED visits. McDermott, Ph.D., Carol Stocks, Ph.D., R.N., and William J.
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