Salaria, ManjuSinghi, Sunit C2003-08-272009-05-302003-08-272009-05-302003-08-27Salaria M, Singhi SC. Profile of patients attending pediatric emergency service at Chandigarh. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2003 Aug; 70(8): 621-4http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/80928Profile of children attending in a Pediatric Emergency Unit of an urban teaching hospital over a period of one year was analyzed. The total number of patients seen between September 1999 to August 2000 was 9205; there was a prepondence of boys (73%). The maximum number of patients were seen in the monsoon month of July and August. About half (52.5%) of the patients were infants. Fever (29.5%), breathing difficulty (17.4%) and diarrhea (14.5%) were the most common presenting symptoms. Respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses were the two commonest pediatric emergencies. About 2% (n-198) patients died within 24 hours of hospitalization; 42.3% deaths were in the age group of 0-28 days. Sepsis was the most common diagnosis in patients who died. This information may help in planning and development of a Pediatric Emergency unit and prioritizing residents, training.engAccidents --statistics & numerical dataAge DistributionChildChild, PreschoolEmergency Service, Hospital --statistics & numerical dataFemaleFever --epidemiologyGastrointestinal Diseases --epidemiologyHospitals, Teaching --statistics & numerical dataHospitals, Urban --statistics & numerical dataHumansIndia --epidemiologyInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, Newborn, Diseases --epidemiologyMaleNervous System Diseases --epidemiologyOutcome Assessment (Health Care)Pediatrics --statistics & numerical dataRespiratory Tract Diseases --epidemiologyRetrospective StudiesSeasonsSex DistributionSurvival RateWounds and Injuries --epidemiologyJournal Article