International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
care center. A prospective analytical study was conducted with 6000 patients at a 360‐bed tertiary care center and Level I Trauma Center in Hyderabad. Data on patient demographics, Injury Severity Score (ISS) Early Warning Score (EWS) and various time metrics related to ED processes were analyzed. The majority of patients were older adults, with 23.3% aged 65 and above. Males constituted 58% of the sample. Night shifts experienced the highest patient influx (48%). Patients with higher ISS had shorter ED‐LOS but longer hospital and ICU stays. Time‐related metrics varied significantly with Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) levels, indicating quicker processing for higher acuity levels. Laboratory and radiology turnaround times (TAT) were longest for patients shifted towards. ED‐LOS is influenced by a complex interplay of patient demographics, clinical severity and operational efficiency. Higher acuity patients are processed faster but increased severity correlates with longer hospital and ICU stays. Optimizing ED operations requires targeted strategies to balance medical thoroughness with efficiency, especially during peak hours and for specific patient groups. Emergency department, length of stay, patient demographics, injury severity score, early warning Score, triage, healthcare efficiency.
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Potula Namrata. Comprehensive Analysis of Time Metrics in the Emergency Department for Admitted Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.23.27
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.23.27