Table 2 Demographic characteristics and clinical disposition of patients presenting with respiratory distress to the paediatric emergency department at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, November 2015 – March 2016
Age Group | N (%) |
|---|---|
< 1 year | 55 (49.1) |
1 - < 2 years | 16 (14.3) |
2 - < 5 years | 24 (21.4) |
5–16 Years | 17 (15.2) |
Gender | |
Male | 78 (69.6) |
Female | 34 (30.4) |
Vaccination | |
Yes | 102 (91.1) |
No | 7 (6.1) |
Unknown | 3 (2.7) |
Admission | |
Yes | 76 (67.9) |
No | 36 (32.1) |
Disposition | |
PICU/SCU | 32 (28.6) |
General Pediatric Ward | 42 (37.5) |
Transfer out/LAMA | 17 (15.2) |
Discharge | 20 (17.9) |
Shift to OR | 1 (0.9) |