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Patient demographics per study periods
| Preimplementation (2004) | Transition period (2006) | Postimplementation (2007) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORT candidates, n | 5057 | 3322 | 3437 |
| Sex, female to male ratio, n:n (female %) | 2308:2749 (46) | 1485:1837 (45) | 1937:1495 (56) |
| Mean age, years (range) | 3.97 (0.5–16) | 3.38 (0.5–16) | 3.65 (0.5–16) |
| All other emergency department visits, n | 37,132 | 34,704 | 35,389 |
ORT Oral rehydration therapy
