Table 2. Patient outcomes.
| MEWS < 3 n = 853 (81%) | MEWS ≥ 3 n = 200 (19% | Significance | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite endpoint reached (%) | 16 (1.9) | 25 (12.5) | p < 0.0011 | 7.5 (3.9–14.3) |
| • ICU-admissions | 11 (1.3) | 14 (7.0) | p < 0.0012 | 5.8 (2.6–12.9) |
| • In-hospital mortality | 7 (0.8) | 12 (6.0) | p < 0.0012 | 7.7 (3.0–19.9) |
| • Resuscitation | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.5) | p = 0.1902 | - |
| Readmission (%) | 91 (10.8) | 35 (18.6) | p < 0.051 | 1.9 (1.2–2.9) |
| Length of Stay (SD) | 6.09 (6.9) | 15.7 (15.7) | p < 0.0013 | - |
| RIT-call (%) | - | 21 (10.5) | - | - |
1: Pearson Chi-squared.
2: Fisher’s Exact test.
3: Independent samples t-test.