Median unadjusted LOS differences (25th–75th centiles) for pain relief groups and time to analgesia groups
| LOS in hour median (25th–75th centile) | LOS in hour median (25th–75th centile) | Median difference (±95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition after ED | Adequate relief | No adequate relief | |
| Discharged patients | 9.6 (6.3–14.8) | 9.6 (6.6–16.0) | 0.02 (−0.81 to 0.86) |
| Admitted patients | 18.2 (11.6–25.7) | 17.4 (11.3–26.5) | −0.8 (−2.8 to 1.1) |
| Total | 11.9 (7.8–19.6) | 12.6 (7.8–20.6) | −0.7 (−1.6 to 0.3) |
| Disposition after ED | ≤1.5 h delay | >1.5 h delay | |
| Discharged patients | 8.5 (5.8–12.5) | 10.8 (7.3–17.7) | 2.2* (1.4 to 3.0) |
| Admitted patients | 15.2 (10.4–22.6) | 19.1 (11.8–27.6) | 3.9* (2.0 to 5.7) |
| Total | 10.1 (6.6–16.3) | 14.1 (9.0–22.7) | 4.0* (2.3 to 5.6) |
*p<0.001.
ED, emergency department; LOS, length of stay.