Indicators of impact on quality of medical care in the ED
| January n = 6650 | May n = 3901 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early returns | 317 (4.8%) | 175 (4.5%) | NS (0.534) |
| Length of stay >2 hours | 2442 (36.7%) | 1510 (38.7%) | 0.043 |
| Chest radiological examination | 2919 (43.9%) | 2350 (60.2%) | 0.000 |
| Upper abdomen sonography | 210 (3.2%) | 88 (2.3%) | 0.007 |
| Abdomen CT | 213 (3.2%) | 125 (3.2%) | NS (0.952) |