Table 4.
Age groups
| Age (years) | Sample size (% of total) | Median hospital LOS | Mortality (%) | ICU (%) | Non-ICU (%) | Transfer to ICU (%) | ≥2 Rib fractures (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–69 | 14 (14%) | 2 | 0 (0%) | 1 (7%) | 13 (93%) | 0 | 13 (93%) |
| 70–74 | 16 (16%) | 4 | 0 (0%) | 7 (44%) | 9 (56%) | 2 (13%) | 14 (88%) |
| 75–79 | 18 (19%) | 4 | 1 (6%) | 5 (28%) | 13 (72%) | 0 | 17 (94%) |
| 80–84 | 14 (14%) | 3 | 0 (0%) | 5 (36%) | 9 (64%) | 1 (7%) | 13 (68%) |
| 85–89 | 19 (20%) | 3 | 1 (5%) | 6 (32%) | 13 (68%) | 1 (5%) | 15 (79%) |
| 90–94 | 13 (13%) | 4 | 2 (15%) | 3 (23%) | 10 (77%) | 2 (15%) | 12 (92%) |
| 95–99 | 3 (3%) | 4 | 0 (0%) | 1 (33%) | 2 (67%) | 0 | 3 (100%) |
ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, length of stay.