Part 1. Definition
Indicate the presence of numerical data in the abstract (whether numerical data plays a key role in medical records), solely using the information from the abstract.
Part 2. Example
Abstract: Some patients converted from ventricular fibrillation to organized rhythms by defibrillation - trained ambulance technicians(EMT - Ds) will refibrillate before hospital arrival.The authors analyzed 271 cases of ventricular fibrillation managed by EMT - Ds working without paramedic back - up.Of 111 patients initially converted to organized rhythms, 19(17%) refibrillated, 11(58%) of whom were reconverted to perfusing rhythms, including nine of 11(82%) who had spontaneous pulses prior to refibrillation.Among patients initially converted to organized rhythms, hospital admission rates were lower for patients who refibrillated than for patients who did not(53 % versus 76% , P = NS), although discharge rates were virtually identical(37 % and 35 % , respectively).Scene - to - hospital transport times were not predictively associated with either the frequency of refibrillation or patient outcome.Defibrillation - trained EMTs can effectively manage refibrillation with additional shocks and are not at a significant disadvantage when paramedic back - up is not available.
Question: Does the abstract contain any numerical data?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: As there are numerical figures and percentages (%), the answer is yes.
Part 3. Exercise
Abstract: Any fall in the elderly may signal impending major illness. Falls may be caused by any acute or chronic illness that causes weakness or dizziness. MI, stroke, or GI bleeding may well present with falls. A fall can be the first sign of urinary tract, respiratory, or gallbladder infection. Avoid open-ended questions, such as "What happened?" Patients often state they slipped or tripped--possibly not the true reason for the fall. Direct questions about symptoms ("Did you have difficulty in walking?" or "Did you feel dizzy?") elicit more specific information.
Question: Does the abstract contain any numerical data?
Answer:
No