Emergency Department Characteristics and Capabilities in Quito, Ecuador.
Augusto MaldonadoAndres M PatinoAlexis S KearneyDiana TipánValerie Chavez-FloresMichaela BanksKrislyn M BoggsCarlos Arturo CamargoPublished in: Annals of global health (2021)
EDs in Quito varied widely with respect to annual visit volume, ability to treat different pathologies 24/7, and resources. Most EDs are functioning at or over capacity, and a substantial number have long lengths of stay. Further research and investment in emergency care could help increase the capacity and efficiency of EDs in Ecuador.