Comparison of outcomes of transferred and direct RAAA patients
| Characteristics | Group; mean (and range)* | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct group | Transfer group | ||
| Overall mortality, no. (%) | 12 (50) | 31 (54) | ns |
| Early mortality (first 24 h), no. (%) | 8 (33) | 23 (40) | < 0.05 |
| Time from first presentation to OR, h | 3.2 (0.4–4.1) | 6.3 (4.2–9.2) | 0.03 |
| ICU stay, d | 5.8 (1–20) | 8.1 (1–23) | ns |
| Total LOS, d | 20.9 (6–72) | 18.8 (8–79) | ns |
ICU = intensive care unit, LOS = length of stay, ns = not statistically significant, OR = operating room, RAAA = ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.