Table 1 Characteristics of participating centres (n = 24)
Centre characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
Data collection for the project, n (%) | Â |
   In own registry | 19 (79.2%) |
   In database designed for purpose | 5 (20.8%) |
Utstein data variables implemented prior to study initiation, n (%) | Â |
   Yes | 10 (41.7%) |
   No | 14 (58.3%) |
Type of pre-study registry, n (%) | Â |
   Local/regional | 20 (83.3%) |
   National/multi-national | 2 (8.3%) |
   No registry | 2 (8.3%) |
Number of patients with ISS > 15 received in 2008, median (IQR) | 191 (110 to 490); n = 17 |
Number of patients with NISS > 15 in 2008, median (IQR) | 200 (78 to 1794); n = 10 |
Number of hospitals the centre/registry represents, median (range) | 1 (1 to 152) |