Table 3.
Comparison of outcomes between the groups in univariate analysis
| Outcomes | Non‐IVF | IVF | P * |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | |||
| N | 92 | 109 | |
| Length of time until awakening † (min) | 210 (IQR, 150–300) | 210 (IQR, 145–265) | 0.77 |
| Length of stay in the ED (min) | 245 (IQR, 165–340) | 245 (IQR, 188–310) | 0.62 |
| Occurrence of any event that required extra care from ED staff members ‡ (%) | 41 (44.6) | 50 (45.9) | 0.85 |
| Patients who drink alcohol almost every day | |||
| N | 14 | 28 | |
| Length of time until awakening † (min) | 237 (IQR, 101–328) | 210 (IQR, 148–262) | 0.70 |
| Length of stay in the ED (min) | 266 (IQR, 138–330) | 265 (IQR, 180–329) | 0.63 |
| Occurrence of any event that required extra care from ED staff members (%) | 6 (42.9) | 13 (46.4) | 0.83 |
Abbreviations: ED, emergency department; IQR, interquartile range; IVF, intravenous fluid.
*
χ2 or Mann–Whitney U test.
†
Defined as the time from ED arrival to achieving Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 and demonstrating the ability to walk.
‡
Vomiting, incontinence, rants, and violence.