Table III

Death Group Profile

Age, yrSexSideCause of deathAutopsy done
73MRightPostpneumonectomy pulmonary edemaNo
73MRightARDS, sepsisYes
54MRightCardiac herniation, diffuse myocardial infarction, 3-vessel diseaseYes
70MLeftARDS, sepsis, respiratory failure, MSOFNo
59MRightAspiration with secondary ARDS, MSOF, pulmonary embolismYes
74MLeftPostpneumonectomy pulmonary edemaNo
63FLeftPneumonia, acute pericarditisYes
64MRightCardiac herniationNo
80FRightPostpneumonectomy pulmonary edemaNo
76MLeftCardiac arrest, ruptured pulmonary artery during cardiopulmonary resuscitationYes
  • ARDS = adult respiratory distress syndrome, MSOF = multisystem organ failure