Postoperative Pneumonia Risk Calculator - Medical Diagnostic Tool

Are you evaluating a patient's risk of postoperative pneumonia following major noncardiac surgery?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Recent weight

Previous weight (6 or more months ago)

Does the patient have COPD?

Yes

Does the patient have a history of cerebro-vascular accident (CVA)?

Yes

Is the patient's sensorium impaired?

Yes

Serum BUN

Number of units of RBCs transfused

Is general anesthesia being used for the surgery?

Yes

Is the surgical procedure an emergency operation?

Yes

Is the patient receiving steroids for a chronic condition?

Yes

Is the patient a current smoker (during past year)?

Yes

Daily alcohol intake over the past 2 weeks

drinks per day

Select an appropriate answer for each finding

Respiratory status

Functional class

Type of surgery

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Total score

Risk class

Risk of postoperative pneumonia

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Diagnosis
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia PIRO Score
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
Complications

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Risk Index of Arozullah et al for Predicting Postoperative Pneumonia in a Patient After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Purpose: To identify a patient at risk for postoperative pneumonia following major noncardiac surgery using the risk index of Arozullah et al from the VA.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10