INTRODUCTION
Since 1968, when the first hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) was successfully performed in a child with severe combined immunodeficiency1, new sources have been used to harvest stem cells2, 3, 4. While this revolution in the field has improved the overall success rate, some patients undergoing this treatment present various secondary complications5, 6, 7. All of these complications significantly increase the number of visits to pediatric emergency departments (PEDs).
The objective of this study was to analyze the chief complaints, medical care required, and other factors associated with admission among HCT patients. We further aimed to determine the degree with which care delivery adhered to the quality criteria established for the PED8, comparing these results against the general population.