TABLE 3.
Length of Stay and Total Charges for Children With Noninflicted Injury Versus AAT According to Multivariable Analysisa
| Outcome | Adjusted Mean (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Length of stay, db | .03 | |
| Noninflicted injury (n = 4042) | 6.4 (6.1–6.7) | |
| AAT (n = 212) | 7.9 (6.6–9.3) | |
| Charges (geometric mean, $)c | <.01 | |
| Noninflicted injury (n = 3948) | $19 341 ($18 770–$20 131) | |
| AAT (n = 207) | $24 343 ($20 952–$28 567) |
a
Includes only children who survived to discharge. Analyses conducted using linear regression for length of stay and transformed linear regression for charges.
b
Adjusted for age and insurance status.
c
Adjusted for age, insurance status, and urban/rural residence.