Indicators of impact on patients in the ED
| January n = 6650 | May n = 3901 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOA, died on arrival; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; AAD, discharge against medical advice; ED, emergency department. | |||
| Classification | 0.000 | ||
| Class 1 | 585 (8.8%) | 454 (11.6%) | |
| Class 2 | 2750 (41.4%) | 1741 (44.6%) | |
| Class 3 | 3310 (49.8%) | 1700 (43.6%) | |
| Class 4 | 5 (0.1%) | 6 (0.1%) | |
| DOA | 18 (0.3%) | 12 (0.3%) | NS (0.710) |
| CPR | 34 (0.5%) | 20 (0.5%) | NS (1.000) |
| Endotracheal intubation | 70 (1.1%) | 69 (1.8%) | 0.003 |
| Mechanical ventilation | 86 (1.3%) | 73 (1.9%) | 0.020 |
| AAD | 206 (3.1%) | 91 (2.3%) | 0.024 |
| Died in the ED | 6 (0.1%) | 8 (0.2%) | NS (0.164) |
| Admission | 1542 (23.2%) | 1096 (28.1%) | 0.000 |