Table 1.
Characteristics of children admitted to the pediatric hospital medicine service.
| Variable | 2011 (%) | 2012 (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male gender | 107 (59) | 105 (50) | 0.082 |
| Median age, yr (IQR) | 2 (0-10) | 2 (0-7) | 0.689 |
| Month admitted | 0.002 | ||
| July | 60 (33) | 87 (41) | |
| August | 57 (31) | 81 (39) | |
| September | 65 (36) | 42 (20) | |
| Nighttime Admission1 | 71 (39) | 90 (43) | 0.440 |
| Risk of mortality | 0.910 | ||
| 1 - lowest risk | 114 (81) | 138 (82) | |
| 2 | 22 (16) | 23 (14) | |
| 3 | 5 (4) | 6 (4) | |
| 4 - highest risk | 0 (0) | 2 (1) | |
| Severity of illness | 0.095 | ||
| 1 - lowest severity | 60 (43) | 86 (51) | |
| 2 | 54 (38) | 62 (37) | |
| 3 | 25 (18) | 15 (9) | |
| 4 - highest severity | 2 (1) | 6(4) |
IQR – interquartile range
1
Patients admitted between 10:00 P and 7:00 A.