The predictive value of alarming signs of the NICE traffic light system and vital signs only had moderate predictive value for serious illnesses. The combination of alarming signs and CRP had good predictive value and this "feverkidstool" (www.erasmusmc.nl/feverkidstool) can be easily applied ...
Patients appropriate for primary care management were defined as children that did not meet the above criteria, had a simple illness with no significant underlying pathology and were green in accordance to the NICE traffic light system. The outcome of all GP referrals was also reviewed. Results ...
ChildrenTo determine whether vital signs identify children with serious infections, and to compare their diagnostic value with that of the Manchester triage score (MTS) and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) traffic light system of clinical risk factors.Prospective cohort of ...
Patients appropriate for primary care management were defined as children that did not meet the above criteria, had a simple illness with no significant underlying pathology and were green in accordance to the NICE traffic light system. The outcome of all GP referrals was also reviewed. Results ...