Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Compromise in a Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of a Single Institution Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Pediatric postoperative pulmonary complication is a major event associated with increased in-hospital morbidity and mortality. However, data is limited regarding the specific timing and spectrum of postoperative pulmonary complications in the pediatric population. Utilizing data in a cohort of high-risk patients aged ≤ 6 years, we sought to evaluate the timing and incidence of a composite of postoperative pulmonary complications. We hypothesized that ASA physical status, emergent case type, and procedure duration would be associated with pulmonary complications in high-risk children and that these complications would, in turn, be associated with a prolonged length of stay.

Methods

Data from patients ≤ 6 years of age who were intubated for major abdomina

SUBMITTER: Robles A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12564788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature