Factors Associated With Observation Unit Admission in Emergency Department Patients With Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) constitute a significant portion of emergency department (ED) cases, with some requiring admission into the observation unit (OU) for ongoing care. Identifying factors linked to OU admission is essential for optimizing patient disposition decisions.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study identified patients with the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision (ICD-10) codes indicating SSTI at an urban, tertiary care ED over 3 years (2017-2019) who were ultimately discharged. Patients admitted at index visit were excluded. Medical charts were reviewed for demographic and clinical data. Simple logistic regression models explored bivariate associations with OU admission, while a multiple logistic regression model adjus

SUBMITTER: Simpson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature