Publications by authors named "Naomi Kemps"
Arch Dis Child
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses the effectiveness of white blood cell count (WBC) in predicting serious bacterial infections (SBI) in children compared to C reactive protein (CRP) and absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
- After analyzing data from over 17,000 febrile children across multiple European emergency departments, WBC showed poor predictive value with a sensitivity of 56% and specificity of 74% for WBC >15.
- The findings suggest that CRP is a better marker for identifying SBI in children, and WBC should only be used for specific cases rather than as a routine diagnostic tool.
PLOS Glob Public Health
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Early detection of at-risk children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is crucial for reducing severe health complications and deaths.
- The study validated the Emergency Department-Pediatric Early Warning Score (ED-PEWS) using clinical data from various LMICs to assess its effectiveness in identifying children needing urgent care.
- Results showed that the ED-PEWS is moderately to highly effective at recognizing high-urgency cases, with sensitivity and specificity varying across different locations, highlighting its potential to improve urgent care in these settings.
