Key result
Older patients (≥80 years) undergoing surgery had significantly higher 30-day mortality (2.3% vs 0.2%; P<0.001), rapid response calls, and unplanned ICU admissions than younger patients.
Why the study?
Does older age (≥80 years) increase the risk of adverse post-operative outcomes in adult patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery?
Observational (n=7,479)
No
Does older age (≥80 years) increase the risk of adverse post-operative outcomes in adult patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 2.3% vs 0.2%
p-value: p=<0.001
Older patients (≥80 years) undergoing non-cardiac surgery are at significantly increased risk of adverse post-operative outcomes, including mortality, unplanned ICU admission, and rapid response calls.
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Heightened perioperative caution warranted for patients ≥80 years; leaves open whether targeted protocols reduce mortality in non-cardiac surgery.
Tang et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Surgical procedures (n=7,479). Older age (≥80 years) vs. Younger patients was evaluated on 30-day in-hospital mortality (p=<0.001). Older patients (≥80 years) undergoing surgery had significantly higher 30-day mortality (2.3% vs 0.2%; P<0.001), rapid response calls, and unplanned ICU admissions than younger patients.
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