This background review supports the American College of Physicians' clinical practice guideline on risk assessment for postoperative pulmonary complications after noncardiothoracic surgery.

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Preoperative pulmonary risk stratification for noncardiothoracic surgery: Systematic review for the American College of Physicians

Although the American Society of Anaesthesiologists' (ASA) classification of Physical Health is a widely used grading system for preoperative health of the surgical patients, multiple variations were observed between individual anaesthetist's assessments when describing common clinical problems. This article reviews the current knowledge and evaluation regarding ASA Classification of Physical Health as well as trials for possible modification.

American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status classification

Background—Perioperative myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The Revised Cardiac Risk Index is currently the most commonly used cardiac r...

Development and Validation of a Risk Calculator for Prediction of Cardiac Risk After Surgery

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The risk of death: the confidential enquiry into perioperative small animal fatalities.

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ASA classification and perioperative variables as predictors of postoperative outcome