Table 1.
Table 1 Characteristics of All Patients Recorded in the System
| Patient Characteristics N=48,983 | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| <41 | 15,956 (32.6) |
| 41 to 64 | 15,946 (32.5) |
| >64 | 17,081 (34.9) |
| Gender | |
| Female | 21,013 (42.9) |
| Male | 27,970 (57.1) |
| ASA score ∗ | |
| ASA 1 | 12,785 (26.1) |
| ASA 2 | 17,378 (35.4) |
| ASA 3 | 13,801 (28.2) |
| ASA 4 | 4,714 (9.6) |
| ASA 5-6 | 305 (0.7) |
| Surgical procedures | |
| Procedures on digestive system | 14,182 (28.9) |
| Procedures on musculoskeletal system | 10,367 (21.1) |
| Dermatologic and plastic procedures | 5,521 (11.3) |
| Procedures on cardio-vascular and respiratory system | 5,056 (10.3) |
| Procedures on nervous system | 3,784 (7.7) |
| Procedures on urinary system and male genital organs | 2,594 (5.3) |
| Procedures on ear, nose, mouth, pharynx | 2,158 (4.4) |
| Procedures on female genital organs and breast | 2,041 (4.2) |
| Miscellaneous procedures | 1,383 (2.8) |
| Procedures on eye and adnexa | 865 (1.8) |
| Procedures on mastoid process and dental services | 616 (1.3) |
| Procedures on blood and blood forming organs | 416 (0.9) |
| Timing and planning of procedures | |
| In- hours (7h–19h) | 45,055 (92.0) |
| After-hours (19–7h) | 3,928 (8.0) |
| Emergency | 9,306 (19.0) |
∗ Co-morbidity score used as a predictor of postoperative complications (ASA 1-low risk to ASA 5–6-major risk of death).