| Vital sign | Cut-off value for back-reporting to GP | Reported back to treating GP, n | Referred to ED, n (%) | Change in referral strategy, n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure | <90 mmHg | 0 | — | — |
| Heart rate | >100 bpm | 4 | 3 (75.0) | 0 |
| Respiratory rate | >20/min | 32 | 17 (53.1) | 0 |
| Glasgow Coma Scale | <15 | 4 | 3 (75.0) | 0 |
| Temperature | >40°C | 0 | — | — |
bpm = beats per minute. ED = emergency department.