Table 2 Minor Complications
Complication | Requirements for acceptance |
|---|---|
Superficial incisional surgical site infection, or hematoma | Surgical evacuation of hematoma and or CDC |
Intra-operative ST segment ischemia | An ischemic episode is defined as an ST segment change showing either ≥ 1 mm depression or ≥ 1.5 mm elevation from baseline |
Unplanned ICU admission | Unplanned ICU admission |
Minor surgical intervention | Surgeon called for care issues during the first 2 hours postoperatively |
Non-ventricular arrhythmias | ECG changes, medical Rx and/or electroconversion |
Small peritoneal/pleural effusion | Diagnosed by X-Ray, ultrasound, and/or aspiration, and not requiring chest tube, surgery, or ICU admission |
Ileus | Lasting more than 72 hours |
DVT | Diagnosed by Doppler examination, venogram, or CT scan |
Cystitis or urinary tract infection | Fever, dysuria and positive urine culture |
Hemodynamic disturbances | Requiring vasoactive drugs and/or β blocker treatment in the first 2 hours postoperatively |
Progressive renal insufficiency | Rise in creatinine of > 2 mg/dl from pre-operative value but with no requirement for dialysis |