Clinical utility of routine postoperative labs in emergency general surgery patients.

Journal: Trauma surgery & acute care open
Published Date: Dec 31, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Morning postoperative labs are often obtained for emergency general surgery (EGS) patients. Studies in other surgical fields indicate that routine postoperative day 1 (POD1) labs are sometimes being performed excessively and do not require intervention. The purpose of this study is to identify predictors indicating the need for POD1 labs in EGS patients based on likelihood of intervention.

Authors

  • Rebecca Empey
    Surgery, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  • Hyunkyu Ko
    Surgery, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  • Ram Nirula
    University of Utah, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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