Table 3 Service performance of delayed tracheostomies based on documented reasons
n (%) | Referral to tracheostomy (days) | Referral to consultation (days) | Consultation to tracheostomy (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | ||
Medical | 13 (72) | 10 (9–19) | 0 (0–0) | 10 (9–19) |
Low Hb | 7 (39) | 11 (10–16.5) | 0 (0–1) | 11 (9.5–16.5) |
Medical other | 9 (50) | 10 (9–22) | 0 (0–0) | 9 (9–20) |
Administrative | 5 (28) | 14 (14–21) | 0 (0–0) | 14 (14–21) |
OR delay | 2 (11) | 14 (14–14) | 0 (0–0) | 14 (14–21) |
Multidisciplinary | 2 (11) | 22 (15.5–28.5) | 0 (0–0) | 22 (15.5–28.5) |
Admin other | 3 (17) | 21 (15–28) | 0 (0–0) | 21 (15–28) |