%* | Code | Explanation | Significance in the study population |
77.3 | X-5 No transport needed | After evaluation, no need for transport, treatment or follow-up was detected. | Typical |
21.0 | X-4 Other transport suitable | After evaluation, an ED visit was deemed necessary, but no need for monitoring or ambulance transport. | Often, typically transport to ED by caregivers after minor trauma |
0.7 | X-8 Treated at the scene | The patient was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel and there was no need for an ED visit. | Seldom, typically used after out-of-hospital treatment of hypoglycaemia in a known diabetic patient |
0.4 | X-2 Police | After evaluation, no need for transport, treatment or follow-up was detected. The patient was given to police custody. | Rare in children |
0.3 | X-3 Other help | After evaluation, no need for transport, treatment or follow-up detected, but other help indicated. | Rare, typically social service if the parents are incapable of taking care of their child or the parents are not reached. |
0.3 | X-6 Refusal | Patient refuses treatment and/or transportation. | Rare, not used if the child is judged unable to understand the risks and take care of her/himself. Caregivers not allowed to deny treatment or transport if this has been evaluated as necessary by healthcare professionals. |
*% of all non-transported patients in the study.
ED, emergency department.