Table 3.
Comparison between surgical procedures and their outcomes done at the index hospital and the designated COVID-free facility
No. of surgeries (n = 56) | No. of patients contracting COVID-19 | No. of patient deaths due to COVID-19 | Complications | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Index hospital | 27 | 3 | 2 |
10 PE, 3 Re-exploration, 3 Escalation to ICU, 3 Postoperative pyrexia, 1 |
Designated COVID-free facility | 29 | 1 | 0 |
3 Superficial Infection, 1 PE, 1 Re-exploration, 1 |
PE pulmonary embolism, ICU intensive care unit