1. What is the 90 Day Postop Calculator?

The 90 Day Postop Calculator determines the end date of the 90-day postoperative period following a surgical procedure. This period is significant for monitoring complications, recovery progress, and outcome assessments.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date calculation:

Where:

• Surgery Date — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• 90 days — Standard postoperative monitoring period

3. Importance of 90-Day Postop Period

Details: The 90-day postoperative period is critical for tracking surgical outcomes, complications, and readmissions. Many quality metrics and clinical studies use this timeframe to evaluate surgical success.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the exact surgery date in YYYY-MM-DD format or use the date picker. The calculator will automatically compute the date 90 days after the surgery date.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is 90 days used as the postoperative period?
A: 90 days captures most surgery-related complications while allowing enough time for initial recovery and outcome assessment.

Q2: Does this include the day of surgery?
A: The calculation starts the day after surgery (postoperative day 1).

Q3: How should I count days for procedures done late in the day?
A: The calculation is based on calendar days, regardless of surgery time.

Q4: What about leap years?
A: The calculator automatically accounts for leap years in its calculations.

Q5: Can I use this for multiple procedures?
A: Yes, but you should calculate separately for each distinct procedure date.