Table 2.
Postoperative clinical events and complications between groups
| Clinical events or complications | No (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative physiotherapy (n=218) | Information booklet (n=214) | |
| Blood volume complications: | ||
| Hypovolemia | 26 (12) | 26 (12) |
| Fluid overload | 7 (3) | 4 (2) |
| Surgical complications: | ||
| Surgical lacerations | 22 (10) | 12 (6) |
| Haemorrhage | 16 (7) | 13 (6) |
| Wound dehiscence | 5 (2) | 8 (4) |
| Anastomosis leaks | 3 (1) | 2 (1) |
| Infection type: | ||
| Wound | 22 (10) | 25 (10) |
| Urinary tract | 12 (6) | 18 (8) |
| All others | 16 (7) | 20 (9) |
| Sepsis | 8 (4) | 14 (7) |
| Other events: | ||
| Delirium | 17 (8) | 22 (10) |
| Re-intubation | 8 (4) | 11 (5) |
| Cardiac event | 11 (5) | 7 (3) |
| Fall | 0 (0) | 2 (1) |
| Other specific respiratory events: | ||
| Pneumothorax | 11 (5) | 8 (4) |
| Pleural effusion | 10 (5) | 11 (5) |
| Pulmonary embolisms | 3 (1) | 4 (2) |
| Acute respiratory failure | 5 (2) | 12 (6) |