1. What is the Post Operative Risk Calculator?

The Post Operative Risk Calculator estimates the likelihood of complications for diabetic patients undergoing surgery based on glucose levels, age, and procedure risk factors.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following equation:

Where:

• \( Glucose \) — Blood glucose level (mg/dL)
• \( Age \) — Patient age in years
• \( Procedure \) — Surgical procedure risk category (low, medium, high)

Explanation: The equation accounts for multiple risk factors that contribute to postoperative complications in diabetic patients.

3. Importance of Risk Calculation

Details: Accurate risk estimation is crucial for preoperative planning, patient counseling, and determining appropriate postoperative monitoring for diabetic patients.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter glucose level in mg/dL, age in years, and select the appropriate procedure risk category. All values must be valid (glucose > 0, age between 1-120).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What glucose level should be used?
A: Use the most recent fasting glucose level when possible. For emergency surgery, use current glucose measurement.

Q2: What are the risk categories based on?
A: Procedure risk is categorized based on surgical complexity, duration, and expected physiological stress.

Q3: When should this calculator be used?
A: This should be used during preoperative evaluation of all diabetic patients scheduled for surgery.

Q4: Are there limitations to this calculator?
A: The calculator provides an estimate and should be used in conjunction with clinical judgment. Other factors like comorbidities may affect actual risk.

Q5: How can risk be reduced?
A: Optimizing glucose control preoperatively, choosing less invasive procedures when possible, and careful postoperative monitoring can help reduce risk.