Multivariable Predictors of Postoperative Respiratory Failure after General and Vascular Surgery: Results from the Patient Safety in Surgery Study

G. Johnson, Robert; M. Arozullah, Ahsan; Neumayer, Leigh; G. Henderson, William; Hosokawa, Patrick; F. Khuri, Shukri

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.02.070

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Multivariable Predictors of Postoperative Respiratory Failure after General and Vascular Surgery: Results from the Patient Safety in Surgery Study

Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons • Jun 1, 2007

Authors:

Robert G. Johnson

Ahsan M. Arozullah

Leigh Neumayer

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative respiratory failure (RF) is associated with an increase in hospital morbidity, mortality, cost, and late mortality. We developed and tested a model to predict the risk of postoperative RF in patients undergoing major vascular and general surgical operations. This model is a...

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Medicine

Veterans Affairs

Current Procedural Terminology

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