Table 2.
Results. Bold indicates p < 0.05 for the difference between admitted and discharged patients. Two-tailed t-test used for continuous variables. Chi-squared test used for categorical variables. Abbreviations: ED LOS, Emergency Department Length of Stay; ED OBS LOS, Emergency Department Observation Unit Length of Stay; IP LOS, Inpatient Length of Stay; ED, Emergency Department
| Full Cohort | Admitted | Discharged | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Cohort | 120 | 42 | 78 | |
| ED LOS: median (Q1-Q3) in hours | 3.8 (3.0–5.3) | 3.7 (3.0–5.0) | 3.8 (2.9–5.4) | 0.89 |
| ED OBS LOS: median (Q1-Q3) in hours | 22.5 (17.1–28.8) | 23.8 (18.4–31.8) | 21.6 (16.7–26.2) | 0.30 |
| IP LOS: median (Q1-Q3) in days | 2.9 (2.2–4.2) | 2.9 (2.2–4.2) | N/A | – |
| Meets Version 1 Criteria | 71 (59%) | 15 (36%) | 56 (72%) | <0.01 |
| Meets Version 2 Criteria | 77 (64%) | 19 (45%) | 58 (74%) | <0.01 |
| 28 Day Mortality | 1 (1%) | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | – |
| 14 Day ED Return | 22 (18%) | 5 (12%) | 17 (22%) | – |
| Admitted after repeat ED visit | 17 (14%) | 4 (10%) | 13 (17%) | – |