The ED on line: computerization of the pediatric emergency department.
Computers are becoming an increasingly important tool in the management of emergency departments across the United States. Many emergency physicians are unfamiliar with computer systems and are uncomfortable with the idea of implementing computer technology into their departments. This article summarizes the benefits of computerized patient tracking systems and outlines the process by which such a program can be selected and incorporated into an emergency center.
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Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D003201:Computers / Q000592:standards; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States