Table 3

Outpatient attendances and primary care contacts related to home oxygen status

All infantsHome oxygenNo home oxygen
The data are expressed as the median number per patient (range).
*p<0.05 compared with the home oxygen group.
Outpatient attendances8 (0–41)10 (1–27)8 (0–41)*
Contacts with general practitioner13 (0–76)13 (0–56)13 (0–76)
Community care contacts17 (0–169)14 (0–69)18 (1–169)
Consultations for respiratory illness6 (0–48)6 (0–28)5 (0–48)