Table 4

 Comparison of mode of presentation of 360 NCEPOD* and 138 NSW** crises44

IncidentNCEPODNSW
*Data from the National Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths (UK).
**Data from the New South Wales Special Committee Investigating Deaths under Anaesthesia (Australia).
Hypotension33%43%
Cardiac arrest24%25%
Arrhythmia19%24%
Cyanosis7%6%
Pulmonary oedema3%3%