Table 5 Harm Attributed to the Retained Sponge (N = 319)
| Â | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Unexpected Additional Care/Extended Stay | 222 | 69.6 |
Severe Temporary Harm | 47 | 14.7 |
Permanent Loss of Function | 2 | 0.6 |
Psychological Impact | 2 | 0.6 |
Permanent Harm | 1 | 0.3 |
Death | 1 | 0.3 |
Other | 44 | 13.8 |
Total | 319 | 100.0% |