Table 2.
Comparison of chief complaints and vital signs in emergency medical services dispatches before and after the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.
| Study variable | Pre-outbreak | Post-outbreak | Percent change | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief complaint | ||||
| Trauma | 6993 (11.4) | 3282 (4.3) | −53 | <0.001 |
| Motor vehicle accident | 5358 (8.7) | 3699 (4.8) | −31 | <0.001 |
| Fever | 578 (0.9) | 1796 (2.3) | 211 | <0.001 |
| Respiratory complaints | 3299 (5.4) | 11,371 (14.7) | 245 | <0.001 |
| Cardiopulmonary arrest | 1257 (2.1) | 1492 (1.9) | 19 | 0.128 |
| Cardiovascular complaints | 9122 (14.9) | 9530 (12.3) | 5 | <0.001 |
| Gynecologic emergencies | 145 (0.2) | 135 (0.2) | −7 | 0.012 |
| Gastrointestinal complaints | 3987 (6.5) | 4371 (5.7) | 10 | <0.001 |
| Neurologic complaints | 8316 (13.5) | 8147 (10.6) | −2 | <0.001 |
| Psychiatric complaints | 5545 (9.0) | 4057 (5.3) | −27 | <0.001 |
| Diabetic emergencies | 14,064 (22.9) | 20,295 (26.3) | 44 | <0.001 |
| Toxicity | 1252 (2.0) | 614 (0.8) | −51 | <0.001 |
| Others | 1524 (2.5) | 8470 (11.0) | 456 | <0.001 |
| TOTAL | 61,440 (100) | 77,259 (100) | 26 | <0.001 |
*
EMS, emergency medical services.