Causes in delay to surgery of over 36 hours
| Cause | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Lack of resources* | 640 (59) |
| Medically unfit | 200 (18) |
| Awaiting investigations | 157 (15) |
| Deranged coagulation | 57 (5) |
| Other | 28 (3) |
*‘Lack of resources’ is a broad coding category that can include: a delay due to a caseload with a higher NCEPOD classification,21 theatre staff availability and unexpected theatre delays such as prolonged operating time.