Table 7 Characteristics of the patients in the serious abdominal outcomes group
Survived (n = 64) | Dead (n = 8) | Total (n = 72) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Shock (septic and hypovolemic) | 13 (20.3) | 6 (75) | 19 (26.4) |
Invasive procedure performed | |||
Central venous catheter insertion | 5 (7.8%) | 4 (50%) | 9 (12.5%) |
Mechanical ventilation | 9 (14.1) | 7 (87.5) | 16 (22.2) |
Emergency surgery | 40 (62.5) | 0 (0) | 40 (55.6) |
Exploratory laparotomy | 6 (9.3) | 1(12.5) | 7 (9.2) |
Appendectomy | 26 (40.6) | 0 (0) | 40 (36.1) |
Laparoscopy | 4 (6.25) | 0 (0) | 4 (5.6) |
Cholecystectomy | 2 (3.1) | 0 (0) | 2 (2.8) |
Other procedures | 2 (3.1) | 0 (0) | 2 (2.8) |
Intensive care unit admission | 20 (31.3) | 2 (25) | 22 (30.6) |
In-hospital cardiac arrest | 0 (0) | 8 (100) | 8 (11.1) |