Table 3.
Disposition of cases presenting to the emergency department; LOS = length of stay
| Disposition | n (%) | Total LOS in hours - Median (25–75% IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Discharged from ED | 6 (24) | 14 (12–22) |
| Observation status in ED | 1 (4) | 12.0 |
| Inpatient | ||
| Observation | 4 (16) | 29 (29–33.5) |
| Full admission as inpatient | 14 (56) | 142.5 (85–221) |
| If inpatient, type of unita | ||
| Non-monitored | 5 (20) | 144 (72–92) |
| Monitored | 12 (48) | 84 (60–156) |
| Intermediate care unit | 1 (4) | 72.0 |
| Intensive care unit | 4 (16) | 48 (24–84) |
asome patients spent time in more than one unit (level of care upgraded or transferred)