Table 1.
Demographic data for dermatological presentations compared to nondermatological presentations to ED.
| Dermatological presentations | Other ED presentations | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (mean, median) | 44.2 | 47.8 | <0.001 |
| 39.0 | 44.0 | ||
| Triage category 1 | 6 (0.1%)° | 1245 (1.1%)* | <0.001 |
| Triage category 2 | 187 (3.9%)° | 9837 (8.3%)* | |
| Triage category 3 | 778 (16.2%)° | 45140 (38.2%)* | |
| Triage category 4 | 3261 (67.7%)* | 53646 (45.4%)° | |
| Triage category 5 | 585 (12.1%)* | 8193 (6.9%)° | |
| Time to ED doctor (min) (median, IQR) | 56.0 | 31.0 | <0.001 |
| 19–117 | 8–82 |
*Overrepresented according to adjusted standardised residuals.
°Underrepresented according to adjusted standardised residuals.