Table 1

 Surgical groups reported in cases of tachycardia

SurgeryNo of cases
Orthopaedics27
General surgery23
Otorhinological surgery12
Cardiothoracic surgery11
Plastic surgery9
Neurosurgery7
Vascular surgery6
Obstetrics5
Urology4
Ophthalmology3
Dental surgery3
Gynaecology2
Cardioversion1
Diagnostic procedure1
Endoscopy1
Gynaecology1
Not specified7
Total123