Comparison of mode of presentation of 360 NCEPOD* and 138 NSW** crises44
| Incident | NCEPOD | NSW |
|---|---|---|
| *Data from the National Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths (UK). | ||
| **Data from the New South Wales Special Committee Investigating Deaths under Anaesthesia (Australia). | ||
| Hypotension | 33% | 43% |
| Cardiac arrest | 24% | 25% |
| Arrhythmia | 19% | 24% |
| Cyanosis | 7% | 6% |
| Pulmonary oedema | 3% | 3% |