Table 3
Assumptions about current length of stay and discharge rates after RDTC protocol and anticipated reduction in ward bed use after the introduction of an RDTC
| Condition | Current median LOS (days) | Estimated proportion discharged at end of protocol | Length of draft protocol (h) | Annual reduction in ward bed use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values in bold are estimates, other values based on local data or research from elsewhere. LOS data are derived only from patients admitted (including A&E ward). | ||||
| Chest pain, suspected myocardial infarction | 2.5 | 0.8 | 6 | 430 |
| Deliberate self harm | 0 | 0.95 | 6 | −20 |
| Suspected pulmonary embolus | 2.5 | 0.75 | 6 | 121 |
| Head injury | 0 | 0.9 | 8 | −11 |
| Pneumonia | 8 | 0.7 | 12 | 1560 |
| Suspected appendicitis | 2 | 0.8 | 12 | 122 |
| Suspected cholecystitis | 3 | 0.8 | 24 | 311 |
| Social problems | 1 | 0.75 | 4 | −123 |
| Suspected deep venous thrombosis | 8.5 | 0.75 | 6 | 527 |
| Headache | 4 | 0.85 | 16 | 347 |
| Exacerbation of COPD | 7 | 0.75 | 18 | 607 |
| Cellulitis | 2 | 0.5 | 24 | 208 |
| Pyelonephritis | 1 | 0.95 | 18 | 87 |
| Abscess | 1 | 0.9 | 6 | 84 |
| Transient ischaemic attack | 7 | 0.9 | 24 | 421 |
| Exacerbation of asthma | 2 | 0.8 | 6 | 55 |
| Vertigo | 3 | 0.85 | 12 | 96 |
| First fit | 1 | 0.8 | 12 | −18 |
| Exacerbation of congestive cardiac failure | 25 | 0.55 | 24 | 834 |
| Pneumothorax | 0 | 0.95 | 6 | −21 |
| Upper gastrointestinal bleed | 1 | 0.95 | 16 | 65 |
| Blunt chest trauma | 2 | 0.85 | 12 | 77 |
| Hypoglycaemia | 1 | 0.95 | 4 | −2 |
| Renal colic | 1 | 0.8 | 12 | −9 |
| Smoke inhalation | 1 | 0.9 | 12 | −5 |
| Dehydration | 6 | 0.9 | 12 | 123 |
| Allergy | 1 | 0.95 | 8 | −1 |
| Annual total | 5844 | |||
| Daily average | 16.0 | |||
