Table 3 Procedure characteristics for cohorts in the current practice and following introduction of the 4S program
From: Improving perioperative management of surgical sets for trauma surgeries: the 4S approach
Current practice (n = 30) | Following introduction of the 4S program (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
Set characteristics | ||
Ankle | 5 (16.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Elbow | 4 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
PHILOS™ | 4 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Small Fragments | 15 (50.0%) | 29 (96.7%) |
Proximal tibia | 2 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Missing data | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.3%) |
Anatomical area | ||
Ankle | 14 (46.7%) | 8 (26.7%) |
Carpus | 2 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Clavicle | 1 (3.3%) | 8 (26.7%) |
Elbow | 2 (6.7%) | 1 (3.3%) |
Foot | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.3%) |
Radius | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Shoulder | 7 (23.3%) | 6 (20.0%) |
Tibia | 3 (10.0%) | 2 (6.7%) |
Other | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (13.3%) |