Table 2.
Five most common diagnoses seen at the general (combined) and pediatric emergency departments
| Diagnosis | N (%) | Median Age in Years (IQR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General EDs (Combined) (N = 3477a) | 1) Wound (laceration/abrasion) | 419 (12.1) | 7 (4 to 12) |
| 2) Fracture | 401 (11.5) | 12 (9 to 14) | |
| 3) Upper respiratory tract infection | 330 (9.5) | 8.5 (3 to 13) | |
| 4) Unspecified musculoskeletal pain | 177 (5.1) | 13 (11 to 14) | |
| 5) Gastroenteritis | 176 (5.1) | 12 (6 to 14) | |
| Pediatric ED (N = 155,563) | 1) Upper respiratory tract infection | 31,013 (19.9) | 2 (1 to 5) |
| 2) Unspecified fever | 11,114 (7.1) | 2 (0 to 4) | |
| 3) Gastroenteritis | 10,151 (6.5) | 2 (1 to 6) | |
| 4) Pneumonia | 10,059 (6.5) | 3 (1 to 5) | |
| 5) Unspecified gastrointestinal symptoms | 6069 (3.9) | 5 (2 to 9) |
aMissing data: 17 (0.3%)