Publications by authors named "Ronald P Ruffing"
Objectives: Pediatric patients in the emergency department (ED) are typically seen either by general emergency physicians (EPs) or by pediatric emergency physicians (PEPs) who have completed either a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine or both pediatric and emergency medicine residencies. This study evaluates admission rates, turnaround times, and test and medication utilization for EPs versus PEPs.
Methods: A retrospective chart analysis was conducted at an academic tertiary care hospital with a dedicated pediatric ED.