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Hospitalized pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical decline and mortality, particularly in resource‐limited settings. Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) aid in the early identification of clinical deterioration;… Click to show full abstract
Hospitalized pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical decline and mortality, particularly in resource‐limited settings. Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) aid in the early identification of clinical deterioration; however, there are limited data regarding their feasibility or impact in low‐resource settings. This study describes the successful implementation of PEWS at the Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica (UNOP), a pediatric oncology hospital in Guatemala, resulting in improved inpatient outcomes.
Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2017
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