Table 1
Demographics presented by patient disposition
| Patient disposition | ||||
| Discharged from ED | Admitted to a ward | Admitted to the ITU | Died in ED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) 
(range) | 60 (17–93) | 68 (16–97) | 51 (17–88) | 75 (44–97) |
| Gender (% male) | 54.0 | 51.0 | 57.9 | 40.0 |
| Chief complaint (given at 999 call) | ‘Chest pain’ (17.0%) | ‘Healthcare Professional referral’ (16.0%) | ‘Breathing problems’ (14.0%) | ‘Sick person’ (16.7%) |
| Presenting illness (on arrival of ambulance) | ‘Abdominal pain’ (15.0%) | ‘Other medical condition’ (11.0%) | ‘Unconscious’ (14.0%) | ‘Generally unwell’ (16.7%) |
ITU, intensive therapy unit.