Why the study?
What are the incidence and risk factors for mortality associated with general, regional, or combined anaesthesia?
Population
869,483 patients who underwent either general, regional or combined anaesthesia from 1 January 1995 to 1…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Provides updated incidence benchmarks for peri-operative mortality; leaves open prospective evaluation of modifiable risks.
What are the incidence and risk factors for mortality associated with general, regional, or combined anaesthesia?
Anaesthesia-related mortality is rare but frequently associated with human failure, cardiovascular management issues, and inadequate patient monitoring.
Arbous et al. (2001) studied this question.