Predicts risk of postoperative pulmonary complications
When to Use
Preoperative prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs)
Patients undergoing any surgery under general or regional anesthesia
Useful for planning postoperative disposition (ward vs. step-down vs. ICU)
When NOT to Use
Not validated for cardiac surgery
Not designed for predicting specific complications (pneumonia vs. respiratory failure)
Running Total0 / 123
Age
Preoperative SpO2
Respiratory infection in the past month?(17 pts if yes)
Preoperative anemia (Hb <= 10 g/dL)?(11 pts if yes)
Surgical Incision
Surgical Duration
Emergency surgery?(8 pts if yes)
Evidence & References
Canet J, Gallart L, Gomar C, et al. Prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications in a population-based surgical cohort. Anesthesiology. 2010;113(6):1338-1350.PMID: 21045639
Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision aid and does not replace clinical judgment. Always consider the full clinical context when making patient care decisions.