Brandon Ho

Graduating pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC and soon to be attending physician at Seattle Children's. His research interests include AI in healthcare, medical education, and social determinants of health.

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Apr 5, 2025 • 26min

SGEM#471: Are ESI Levels Accurate for Triage of Pediatric Patients?

Dr. Brandon Ho, a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital, discusses the significant challenges in accurately triaging pediatric patients. He reveals concerning trends of misclassifying seriously ill children and the implications for patient care. The conversation covers the limitations of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), biases in triage assessments, and the importance of effective communication. Ho also explores innovative solutions like AI and machine learning to enhance triage accuracy and improve health outcomes for young patients.

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