Table. 3.
Comparison of frequencies of reasons for visit for the two periods.
| Reasons for PED visits | 2019 n (%) | 2020 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory symptoms | 1932 (45.72) | 645 (35.79) |
| Fever | 1720 (40.70) | 648 (35.96) |
| Vomiting | 657 (15.55) | 210 (11.65) |
| Sore throat, earache | 603 (14.270) | 202 (11.21) |
| Diarrhea | 426 (10.08) | 145 (8.05) |
| Nonurgent use* | 395 (9.35) | 179 (9.93) |
| Abdominal pain | 277 (6.55) | 133 (7.38) |
| Problems in infancy | 132 (3.12) | 81 (4.5) |
| Hemorrhage | 64 (1.51) | 18 (1.00) |
| Headache | 53 (1.25) | 19 (1.05) |
| Seizure | 50 (1.38) | 36 (2.00) |
| Ingestion | 37 (0.88) | 23 (1.28) |
| Chest pain | 30 (0.71) | 27 (1.5) |
| Others | 634 (15.00) | 333 (18.48) |
PED: pediatric emergency department.
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Urinary catheter insertion, tracheostomy cannula replacement, or follow-up of patients needing palliative care etc.