Postoperative complications can lead to death, but what predicts this failure to rescue, especially after respiratory failure? In a study involving 13,047 adult patients, researchers pinpointed eight key predictors. These include age, sex, preoperative health status, conditions like ascites and cancer, and preoperative biochemical markers. Disturbingly, nearly 30% of patients with postoperative respiratory failure didn’t survive 30 days post-surgery. This predictive model offers insights for preoperative planning and resource allocation, aiding clinicians in managing these critical cases.
Journal Article by Karamchandani K, Khorsand S (…) Carr ZJ et 3 al. in J Surg Res
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