Table 3 Reasons for emergency presentations requiring a transfer to another hospital
From: Hospital revisits after paediatric tonsillectomy: a cohort study
Number of cases (N) | ||
|---|---|---|
Total transfer | 236 | |
Intensive Care Unit bed not available | 2 | (0.85%) |
General bed not available | 13 | (5.51%) |
Otorhinolaryngologist not available | 177 | (75.00%) |
Previous patient of the destination hospital | 17 | (7.20%) |
Insurance reasons | 3 | (1.27%) |
Patient preference | 2 | (0.85%) |
Other unspecified reason | 22 | (9.32%) |