Outcome comparisons according to source of admission among patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit
| Outcome | Total n = 870 | Admitted from the ED n = 386 | Transported from referring hospital n = 484 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICU length of stay, d, median (IQR) | 1.88 (0.8–4.1) | 1.60 (0.8–3.4) | 2.43 (0.9–4.6) | < 0.001 |
| Use of mechanical ventilation within 24 hours, no. (%) | 591 (67.9) | 224 (58.0) | 367 (75.8) | < 0.001 |
| Hospital mortality, no. (%) | 55 (6.3) | 15 (3.9) | 40 (8.3) | 0.008 |
Note: ED = emergency department, IQR = interquartile range, PICU = pediatric intensive care unit.