| What is known about the topic? |
| Virtual care has expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic but has not previously been offered to Canadian pediatric emergency department patients. |
| What did this study ask? |
| What is the feasibility, utilization rate, and caregiver satisfaction of the first Virtual Pediatric ED (V-PED) in Canada? |
| What did this study find? |
| This prospective cohort study found that a virtual pediatric emergency department is feasible and associated with high caregiver satisfaction. |
| Why does this study matter to clinicians? |
| Virtual care can lead to a decrease in in-person ED visits and may help to address overcrowding in pediatric EDs. |
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