Resource consumption increased for older ED patients presenting with nonspecific complaints

Nonspecific complaints (NSC) are common in older emergency department (ED) patients. They usually defined as the lack of a specific complaint such fever. Negative ED outcomes higher this patient group. It is not known whether NSC patients have greater need for intensive care admission or if they require more resources than other The primary objective here was to compare admissions and resource consumption between presenting with (SC). This descriptive, retrospective study from three EDs. All ≥65-year-old admitted EDs within period were included. There 224 (median age 83, 44.1% male) 4907 SC 78, male). Diagnostic testing patients; blood tests taken often (Odds ratio (OR)) 1.88 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.43–2.45). length stay longer 436 vs. 302 minutes p < 0.001). Admissions high-dependency units (OR 1.15 (0.70–1.89)). Three- 30-day mortality 4.65 (1.78–12.30)) 2.15 (1.33–3.47), respectively, hospital rates 2.74 (2.02–3.72)). less triaged high acuity 0.11 (0.03–0.46)). In conclusion, adults nonspecific higher. no difference dependency unit/intensive unit rates.