Table 2 Emergency general surgery process improvement events
From: Development of an emergency general surgery process improvement program
Filter | Filter |
|---|---|
Superficial SSI | Non-therapeutic Ex-lap |
Deep SSI | Transfusions |
Organ Space | Graft/Prosthetic/Flap Failure |
Wound Disruption | DVT/Thrombophlebitis |
Pneumonia | Sepsis |
Unplanned Intubation | Septic Shock |
Pulmonary Embolus | Re-admit with/in 30 days |
Ventilator > 48 h | Anastomotic Leak |
Renal Failure (Progressive) | Death |
Acute Renal Failure | Pressure Ulcer |
UTI | Blood Bank / Lab Issues |
CVA/Stroke | Radiology Issues |
Coma > 48 h | Unplanned ICU admit |
Peripheral Nerve Injury | Unplanned Intervention |
RRT | Returned to OR |
Cardiac Arrest | Documentation |
Myocardial Infarction | Delay in Diagnosis |
Incidental Findings | Interfacility Event |
Patient Safety | Missed Diagnosis |
Positive Cultures |