Table 2 Operative characteristics

Time from trauma to surgery (days), median [IQR 25–75]

4 [2–6]

Red blood cells transfusion, n (%)

6 (14)

Vasopressor support (norepinephrine), n (%)⁽¹⁾

11 (27)

Crystalloid fluid administration (ml/kg/h)⁽²⁾

7.21 [4.4–10.4]

Ventilation

 Selective intubation, n (%)

42 (100)

 Ventilation difficulties, n (%)⁽³⁾

13 (31)

Duration of surgery (hours), median [IQR 25–75]⁽⁴⁾

2.33 [2.0–3.0]

Postoperative analgesia, n (%)

40 (95)

 Paravertebral catheter

31 (77)

 Epidural catheter

9 (23)

 None

2 (5)