TABLE 3.
Types and consequences of AE
| Characteristics of the AE | Total AE | |
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| Type of AE | ||
| Hospital acquired infections | 553 | 38% |
| Complications in care | 336 | 23.1% |
| Complications of a procedure | 309 | 21.2% |
| Adverse effects of medication | 199 | 13.7% |
| Other consequences | 58 | 4% |
| Additional assistance as a result of the AE | ||
| Medical treatment or rehabilitation (antibiotics, dressings, etc.) | 797 | 55.2% |
| Additional surgical intervention | 260 | 18% |
| No additional treatment or measures were required | 109 | 7.5% |
| Life support intervention or treatment (orotracheal intubation, etc.) | 106 | 7.3% |
| An additional test was required (x‐ray, culture, etc.) or other procedure | 104 | 7.2% |
| It required a higher level of observation and monitoring | 69 | 4.8% |
| Modification of hospitalisation by the AE | ||
| Unknown | 20 | 1.4% |
| It did not lengthen the stay | 507 | 35.1% |
| Extended part of the stay | 638 | 44.2% |
| Cause of readmission | 280 | 19.4% |
| Total | 1445 | 100% |
Abbreviation: AE, Adverse event.