Table 4.
Comparison of patient investigations and dispositions.
| Characteristic | EDLOS < 4 hours (n = 162) | EDLOS ≥ 4 hours (n = 55) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film KUB | 14 (8.6) | 2 (3.6) | 0.369 |
| Film acute abdominal series | 32 (19.8) | 16 (29.1) | 0.103 |
| Ultrasonography | 3 (1.9) | 13 (23.6) | <0.001 |
| Computed tomography | 4 (2.5) | 13 (23.6) | <0.001 |
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| Blood testing | <0.001 | ||
| None | 50 (30.9) | 1 (1.8) | |
| 1 round | 107 (66) | 44 (80) | |
| ≥2 rounds | 5 (3.1) | 10 (18.2) | |
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| ED disposition | |||
| Discharge | 114 (70.4) | 14 (25.5) | <0.001 |
| Admitted to ward | 40 (24.7) | 31 (56.4) | |
| Admitted to ICU | 0 (0) | 2 (3.6) | |
| Admitted to EDOU | 3 (1.9) | 4 (7.3) | |
| Referred | 5 (3.1) | 4 (7.1) | |
Note. Data are presented as n (%). EDLOS, emergency department length of stay; KUB, kidney ureter and bladder; ED, emergency department; ICU, intensive care unit; EDOU, emergency department observation unit.