Rev Assoc Med Bras
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To assess the relationship of clinical data and the results of preoperative pulmonary functional evaluation with postoperative pulmonary complications. ⋯ The most important factors associated with postoperative pulmonary complications were surgical site, time of anesthesia, and ASA classification.
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The aim of the study was to evaluate criteria used in clinical practice, for screening of patients for ICU admission. ⋯ Age, score system and organ dysfunctions were greater in priority groups 3 and 4 and these were related with refusal from the ICU. Patients refused admission to the ICU showed higher mortality rates and these remained higher among priority groups 3 and 4 even when patients were admitted to the ICU.