Table 3.
Frequency of Occurrence of Each Life-threatening Complication
| Complication | Subjects, n | Associated Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | ||
| Unstable arrhythmia | 4 | One subsequently had cardiac arrest. |
| Cardiopulmonary arrest | 8 | Five died during the hospitalization. |
| CHF | 6 | Two died during the hospitalization. |
| Myocardial infarction | 3 | One subsequently died. |
| Pulmonary | ||
| Pneumonia | 3 | Two died and the other developed respiratory failure. |
| Respiratory failure | 11 | Six subsequently died. |
| Infectious | ||
| Sepsis | 9 | Six eventually died or had a cardiac arrest. |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Death | 12 | Includes one subject who did not meet definition for another complication. |
| Shock (noncardiopulmonary) | 1 | Treated for anaphylaxis with eventual full recovery. |
| Surgical complications | ||
| Wound dehiscence | 1 | Subject fully recovered. |
| Postoperative hemorrhage | 6 | Four subsequently had cardiac arrest. |
| Bowel necrosis | 1 | Treated surgically with eventual full recovery. |
CHF, congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema.