Table 4.
Reevaluation.
| Variable | n (%) | P-value (for clinical status) |
|---|---|---|
| Time since first evaluation (min) | 307 (60–1200) | |
| “Do you feel better?” | ||
| Yes | 27 (82) | P < 0.001 |
| No | 6 (18) | |
| Dyspnea | 1 (3) | |
| Hoarseness | 1 (3) | |
| Odynophagia | 1 (3) | |
| Dysphagia | 2 (6) | |
| Globus sensation | 4 (12) | |
| Stridor | 0 | |
| Respiratory distress | 0 | |
| Sites still involved | ||
| Face | 2 (6) | |
| Neck | 1 (3) | |
| Upper lip | 11 (33) | |
| Lower lip | 7 (21) | |
| Anterior tongue | 4 (12) | |
| FOM | 2 (6) | |
| Soft palate | 4 (12) | |
| BOT | 4 (12) | |
| Supraglottis | 5 (15) | |
| Glottis | 0 | |
| Clinical status | ||
| Same/Improved | 28 (85) | |
| Worse | 5 (15) | |
| Intubated | 4 (12) | |
| Disposition | ||
| Admit | 26 (79) | |
| Discharge | 6 (18) | |
| Left AMA | 1 (3) | |
| Days in hospital if admitted | 3 (2–6) | |
FOM: Floor of mouth; BOT: Base of tongue; AMA: Against medical advice.