Table 2.
Outcome of non-trauma and trauma emergencies in the emergency room.
Outcomes | Non trauma number (%) | Trauma number (%) | Total (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Treated and discharged | 225 (10.9) | 2073 (41) | 2298 (32.3) |
Treated and referred to LASUTH clinic | 840 (40.7) | 764 (15.1) | 1604 (22.5) |
Admitted for further treatment | 464 (22.5) | 1294 (25.6) | 1758 (24.7) |
Referred to another tertiary hospital | 521 (25.1) | 852 (16.9) | 1373 (19.3) |
Died in casualty | 12 (0.6) | 37 (0.7) | 49 (0.7) |
Discharged against medical advice | 3 (0.2) | 37 (0.7) | 40 (0.5) |
Total | 2065 (100) | 5057 (100) | 7122 (100) |