Table 1 Reasons and rates for cardiac surgery cancellations
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Nonclinical reasons (total) | 22 (39.3%) |
Unavailability of intensive care unit beds | 3 (5.36%) |
Theatre time overrun | 3 (5.36%) |
Surgeon unavailability | 2 (3.57%) |
Emergency case inclusion | 8 (14.29%) |
Blood not available | 6 (10.71%) |
Clinical reasons (total) | 19 (33.93%) |
Infection | 7 (12.5%) |
Change in patient's medical condition | 8 (14.29%) |
Further investigations required | 4 (7.14%) |
Patient-related reasons (total) | 13 (23.21%) |
Patient refused surgery | 9 (16.07%) |
The patient was not fit for surgery | 4 (7.14%) |
Other reasons (total) | 2 (3.57%) |
A female patient was menstruating | 2 (3.57%) |