Andrew Argent Criteria for admission and refusal to PICU

introduction• triage– primarily about allocation of resources– prioritization of the sickest• but sometimes may need to limit admission of thosewho are the sickest, but have the highest risk of dyingdespite the allocation of resources– prioritization of those most likely to benefit• elective procedure vs. emergency admission• overall context of health servicerationing is universalRudolf Klein, King's Fund BMJ 1998