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The aim is to investigate the incidence of early clinical deterioration among patients in emergency department boarding situations.

March 22, 2026Open Access

Early Clinical Deterioration Among Emergency Department Boarders: A Retrospective Analysis

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The aim is to investigate the incidence of early clinical deterioration among patients in emergency department boarding situations.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of data from emergency department boarders.
Examined the association between boarding duration and clinical deterioration events.
Found that early clinical deterioration is common among ED boarders.
Increased boarding duration correlated with higher odds of experiencing early clinical deterioration.

Abstract

Early clinical deterioration occurs with a meaningful frequency among ED boarders. Boarding duration was independently associated with increased odds of early clinical deterioration, an event known to increase morbidity and mortality. These data underscore the considerable patient safety risks inherent to boarding.

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Nicholas Rizer

Eili Klein

Martin S. Copenhaver

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Annals of Emergency Medicine

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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins Medicine

University of Maryland, Baltimore

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