Efficacy of implementation of a 5 scale pediatric triage and acuity scale in pediatric emergency, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of the pediatric Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (Ped-CTAS) for children visiting the pediatric emergency department (ED).

Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated all children presented to the ED during a 9-day period in March 2010. The Ped-CTAS triage system was used.