POSSUM and P-POSSUM for risk-adjusted audit of patients undergoing emergency laparotomy

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Authors

R. S. Mohil · Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Divya Bhatnagar · Safdarjang Hospital

Leila Bahadur · Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Rajneesh · Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Dharm Dev · Safdarjang Hospital

M. G. Magan · Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Abstract

If analysed correctly POSSUM is a good predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy. P-POSSUM predicts mortality equally well. Both equations may be used for risk-adjusted surgical audit of patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 91, Issue 4, pp. 500-503

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4465

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