| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5733719 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Implementation of a preoperative risk stratification intervention utilizing the ACS Surgical Risk Calculator along with a multidisciplinary Pre-Operative Consultation Committee can be successfully accomplished, with a significant decrease in 30-day surgical mortality. This is the first published report of utilization of the ACS Risk calculator as part of a systematic quality improvement tool to decrease surgical mortality.
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Authors
SreyRam MD, MHS, FACS, Ramon A.L. MD, FACS,