Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients who underwent elective surgeries in Sudan (n = 90)

Age

38 ± 14

Gender

 Male

51 (56.7%)

 Females

39 (43.3%)

Residence

 Atbara

43 (47.8%)

 Port Sudan

21 (23.3%)

 Shendi

26 (28.9%)

Comorbidities

 Diabetes

19 (21%)

 Cardiovascular diseases

9 (10%)

 Respiratory diseases

8 (9%)

ASA class

 ASA Class I

67 (74.5%)

 ASA Class II

18 (20%)

 ASA Class III

5 (5.5%)

Grade of surgery

 Minor surgeries

22 (24.4%)

 Intermediate surgeries

23 (25.5%)

 Major surgeries

45 (50%)

Professional level of requester

 House officer

14 (15.6%)

 Medical officer

18 (20%)

 Junior registrar

30 (33.3%)