Number of 24-hour shift | Expected urgent vascular cases, n (95% CI) | Expected urgent fasciotomies, n (95% CI) | Expected urgent vascular repairs requiring a graft, n (95% CI) |
5 | 2.1 (0 to 9) | 0.2 (0 to 2) | 0.3 (0 to 2) |
10 | 4.3 (0 to 14) | 0.5 (0 to 3) | 0.5 (0 to 2) |
12 | 5.1 (0 to 16) | 0.6 (0 to 4) | 0.6 (0 to 3) |
20 | 8.6 (1 to 22) | 1.1 (0 to 4) | 1.0 (0 to 3) |
Minimum number of cases | 24-hour shifts resulting in 95% certainty of experiencing at least the stated minimum number of urgent vascular cases | 24-hour shifts resulting in 95% certainty of experiencing at least the stated minimum number of urgent fasciotomies | 24-hour shifts resulting in 95% certainty of experiencing at least the stated minimum number of urgent graft repairs |
5 | 34 | 200 | 186 |
10 | 51 | 332 | 316 |
20 | 83 | 578 | 550 |
The table includes evaluations for urgent vascular cases in general, fasciotomies, and graft repairs, both autologous and synthetic.