Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) predicts the presence of pericardial or intra-abdominal injury after penetrating or blunt trauma. FAST should be used liberally…
Maximum Allowable Blood Loss (ABL) Without Transfusion formula can be used in patients with blood loss, typically during surgery, who may need transfusion. The Maximum…
The revised cardiac risk index for preoperative risk may be used in patients ≥45 years old (or 18–44 years with significant cardiovascular disease*) undergoing elective…
POSSUM calculates the risk of surgical morbidity and mortality, which can be used to help patients and their families make informed decisions about surgery.POSSUM for…
