Sávio C Passos, Stela M de Jezus Castro, Adriene Stahlschmidt, Paulo C da Silva Neto, Paulo J Irigon Pereira, Plínio da Cunha Leal, Maristela B Lopes, Luiz F Dos Reis Falcão, Vera L F de Azevedo, Eric B Lineburger, Florentino F Mendes, Ramon M Vilela, Liana M T de Araújo Azi, Fabrício D Antunes, Leandro G Braz, Luciana C Stefani
BACKGROUND: Surgical risk stratification is crucial for enhancing perioperative assistance and allocating resources efficiently. However, existing models may not capture the complexity of surgical care in Brazil. Using data from various healthcare settings nationwide, we developed a new risk model for 30-day in-hospital mortality (the Ex-Care BR model). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 10 hospitals from different geographic regions in Brazil...
May 9, 2024: British Journal of Anaesthesia