Using a simple score to plan ICU care after emergency abdominal surgery
This study uses a simple scoring system (called the Surgical Apgar Score) during emergency abdominal surgery to predict which patients may need care in the intensive care unit (ICU) after the operation. The goal is to help doctors plan the best postoperative care for you.
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Who can take part
- You must be between the ages of 13 and 89.
- You must be having emergency abdominal surgery (not planned or elective).
- Your surgery must happen within 8 hours of being evaluated by the surgical team.
- Your emergency condition could include a bowel perforation, blockage, lack of blood flow to the bowel, infection in the belly, or injury from blunt or penetrating trauma.
- You must be able to give informed consent to participate.
- You cannot have been transferred from another emergency facility if more than 8 hours have passed since you first arrived there.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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