Table 2.

Most common diagnostic categories of neonatal emergency department visits.

Mild (n = 242, 37% of total)	% of category
Benign gastrointestinal problem	29%
Routine infant care	24%
Non-emergent rash or skin problem	11%
Opthalmologic problem	7%
Jaundice	25%
Non-specific pain / minor injury	5%
Moderate (n = 258, 39% of total)	% of category
Moderate infection	36%
Gastrointestinal problem	22%
Potential serious newborn problem (observation and unspecified or ill-defined conditions)	25%
Respiratory problem	11%
Moderate injury	6%
Severe (n = 157, 24% of total)	% of category
Serious disease or problem related to newborn period (such as leukemia and temperature abnormalities)	20%
Serious infection	20%
Respiratory problem, potentially requiring admission	17%
Surgical condition	11%
Major injury	10%
Drugs or toxins	4%
Seizure / neurologic problem	5%
Cardiac problem	3%
Bleeding	5%
Dehydration / shock	4%