Causes of Prolonged LOS | Number | Mean LOS (hrs) | T test | P value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Yes | No | |||
Presented at ED between 0200 and 1400 | 377 | 349 | 03:34 | 03:57 | -2.335 | 0.002 |
Laboratory tests ordered in area | 171 | 569 | 05:10 | 03:40 | 4.980 | < 0.001 |
Imaging ordered in area | 514 | 224 | 04:31 | 03:51 | 3.100 | 0.002 |
Seen by senior for admission/discharge | 162 | 564 | 04:44 | 03:28 | 6.275 | < 0.001 |