Key result
Intraoperative 'triple low' (concurrent low MAC, low blood pressure, and low bispectral index) was associated with four times the hazard of death within 30 days compared to no triple low.
Why the study?
Does the intraoperative "triple low" state increase 30-day mortality in patients having inpatient surgery?
Population
24,120 patients having inpatient surgery
Comparison
Intraoperative "triple low" state (concurrent… vs Patients who did not have a triple low
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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The intraoperative "triple low" state is associated with a four-fold increased hazard of 30-day mortality, though it remains unclear if this is a causal relationship or a marker of underlying patient frailty.
Does the intraoperative "triple low" state increase 30-day mortality in patients having inpatient surgery?
Hazard Ratio: 4
The intraoperative "triple low" state is associated with a four-fold increased hazard of 30-day mortality, though it remains unclear if this is a causal relationship or a marker of underlying patient frailty.
Kheterpal et al. (2012) conducted an editorial in Inpatient surgery (n=24,120). Triple low (concurrent low volatile MAC, low blood pressure, and low bispectral index) vs. Patients without a triple low was evaluated on 30-day mortality (HR 4.0). Intraoperative 'triple low' (concurrent low MAC, low blood pressure, and low bispectral index) was associated with four times the hazard of death within 30 days compared to no triple low.
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