60% of Patients Admitted to Horacio Oduber Hospital in July Were Emergencies

In July, 60% of patients admitted to Horacio Oduber Hospital were emergencies, with bed occupancy at nearly 77%.

Overview of Hospital Admissions in July

Oranjestad – July was a busy month for Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH), with 60% of its 813 admitted patients arriving as emergencies.

Breakdown of Emergency and Scheduled Admissions

Patients stayed an average of 4.6 days, with 716 discharges recorded. The Emergency Department (SEH) saw 2,876 patients, a slight drop from June’s 3,007. Notably, 40% of these visits were non-emergency cases.

Bed Occupancy and Patient Stay Duration

Impact of Vacation Season on Hospital Operations

Only 24% were planned admissions. The hospital reported these statistics on Thursday, noting a bed occupancy rate of almost 77%, a decrease attributed to the vacation season.

Summary of Other Key Statistics

Number of Surgeries, Births, and Blood Donations

The hospital performed 557 surgeries, with more male (29) than female (22) births recorded. Blood donations increased by 37, reaching 197 in July.

Radiology Tests and Laboratory Work

Hospital specialists conducted 7,509 consultations, and the Radiology Department completed 5,059 tests, including CT and MRI scans. HOHLAB processed nearly 15,800 test requests, marking a 3,250 increase from June.

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