Table 3.
Bivariate associations between patient and transport characteristics and disposition to the PICU
| Characteristic | OR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | 1.26 (0.74, 2.16) | 0.388 |
| Age, days | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | 0.675 |
| Weight, kg | 1.01 (0.99, 1.02) | 0.255 |
| TRAP | 1.40 (1.23, 1.60) | <0.001 |
| PIM2 | 1.15 (0.97, 1.35) | 0.099 |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Respiratory | Reference | |
| Neurologic | 1.01 (0.50, 2.04) | 0.929 |
| Other | 1.09 (0.56, 2.09) | 0.819 |
| Distance, miles | 0.96 (0.93, 0.98) | <0.001 |
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio; kg, kilograms; TRAP, transport risk assessment in pediatrics; PIM2, Pediatric Index of Mortality 2.