Table 2.
Comparison between nurse practitioners and physicians in the use of resources for the testing and treatment of bronchiolitis in the pediatric emergency department.
| Variable | Odds ratio (CI 95%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Chest radiography | 1.006 (0.890–1.138) | 0.925 |
| Viral testing | 1.023 (0.886–1.181) | 0.769 |
| Bronchodilator | 0.927 (0.823–1.045) | 0.222 |
| Corticosteroid | 0.327 (0.271–0.395) | <0.001 |
| Antibiotics | 0.856 (0.688–1.065) | 0.175 |
| Any ToT | 0.996 (0.839–1.182) | 0.965 |
| Disposition | 0.035 (0.023–0.052) | <0.001 |
ToT=test or treatment