Analysis of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification System and Caprini Risk Assessment Model in Predicting Venous Thromboembolic Outcomes in Plastic Surgery Patients

Conclusion The ASA system yielded the highest odds ratio of VTE development between low and high-risk patients. The Caprini model captured more patients with VTE in its high-risk category. Combining the two models for a more heuristic approach to preoperative care may identify patients at higher risk. Level of Evidence 4 Risk
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research