Table 3.
Comparison of outcome characteristics between patients in each triage category.
| Triage category | Total, n (%) | Mortality, n (%) | Intensive care admission, n (%) | Length of stay (days), median (IQR) | ISS, median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | 282 (0·1) | 282 (100·0) | 145 (51·4) | 1 [1, 3] | 27 [25, 41] |
| Expectant | 1879 (1·0) | 1862 (99·1) | 1021 (54·3) | 1 [1, 4] | 26 [25, 38] |
| Priority 1 (Immediate) | 22,144 (11·3) | 2839 (12·8) | 11,593 (52·4) | 11 [4, 26] | 21 [10, 29] |
| Priority 2 (Urgent) | 171,404 (87·6) | 8618 (5·0) | 8661 (5·0) | 10 [5, 18] | 9 [9, 16] |
Ledger: IQR=interquartile range, ISS=Injury Severity Score.