Comparison of demographics and disposition between those managed in the emergency department (ED) and inpatient
| Variable | ED N=16 085 | Inpatient N=3318 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 13.5±6.2 | 5.6±2.9 | <0.001** |
| Privately insured (%) | 5260 (32.7) | 654 (19.7) | <0.001** |
| Higher income (3rd and 4th quartiles) (%) | 9168 (57.0) | 1185 (35.7) | <0.001** |
| Discharged (%) | <0.001** | ||
| Home | 15 136 (94.1) | 2897 (87.3) | |
| Home health | 290 (1.8) | 90 (2.7) | |
| Skilled nursing facility | 0 (0.0) | 202 (6.1) | |
| Transferred out | 338 (2.1) | 83 (2.5) | |
| Other | 322 (2.0) | 46 (1.4) | |
| Male (%) | 11 533 (71.7) | 3013 (90.8) | 0.002** |
| Costs | US$4528±US$12K | US$6372±US$15K | <0.001** |