Demographic and Clinical Characteristics
| Characteristics . | Prepathway (N = 220) . | Postpathway (N = 130) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, d, mean (IQR) | 45.3 (38–53) | 45.4 (38–52) | .92 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 122 (55.5) | 74 (56.9) | .88 |
| Tmax, °C, mean | 38.5 | 38.5 | .82 |
| Low risk, n (%) | 136 (61.8) | 82 (63.1) | .90 |
| SBI, n (%) | 19 (8.6) | 14 (10.8) | .64 |
| SBI in high-risk infants, n (%) | 18 (21.4) | 14 (29.2) | .62 |
| Characteristics . | Prepathway (N = 220) . | Postpathway (N = 130) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, d, mean (IQR) | 45.3 (38–53) | 45.4 (38–52) | .92 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 122 (55.5) | 74 (56.9) | .88 |
| Tmax, °C, mean | 38.5 | 38.5 | .82 |
| Low risk, n (%) | 136 (61.8) | 82 (63.1) | .90 |
| SBI, n (%) | 19 (8.6) | 14 (10.8) | .64 |
| SBI in high-risk infants, n (%) | 18 (21.4) | 14 (29.2) | .62 |
Tmax is measured either in the ED or before arrival. IQR, interquartile range; Tmax, maximum temperature.