Table 2.
Top 15 causes of major morbidity as defined by NSQIP variables
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Organ/Space SSI | 259 | 7.05 |
| Sepsis | 250 | 6.80 |
| Failure to wean from vent | 242 | 6.58 |
| Pneumonia | 235 | 6.38 |
| Septic Shock | 165 | 4.48 |
| Unplanned reintubation | 162 | 4.40 |
| DVT requiring therapy | 63 | 1.71 |
| Acute renal failure | 47 | 1.28 |
| Fascial dehiscence | 40 | 1.09 |
| Myocardial infarction | 37 | 1.01 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 30 | 0.82 |
| Cardiac arrest | 25 | 0.68 |
| Renal insufficiency | 24 | 0.65 |
| CVA/Stroke | 19 | 0.52 |
| Coma | 4 | 0.11 |
SSI: surgical site infection; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; CVA: cerebrovascular accident