Table 1 Average durations for key points in duration of ED stay

Total duration in ER (triage time to discharge/admission)

7.2 h

Average time between triage time and AXR ordered

2.9 h

Average time between AXR ordered and completed

0.5 h

Average time between AXR completed and being interpreted (either ER preliminary note, or if radiologist report published within one hour)

1.31 h