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SORT (Surgical Outcome Risk Tool)
6-variable perioperative mortality risk tool developed in UK. Predicts 30-day mortality after inpatient surgery. Validated across 100,000+ surgical cases (NELA database). More parsimonious than POSSUM.
References
- Protopapa KL et al. Development and validation of the Surgical Outcome Risk Tool (SORT). Br J Surg. 2014;101(13):1774–1783.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
- POSSUM Score for Surgical Morbidity and Mortality · Perioperative Risk
- Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI / Lee Index) · Perioperative Risk
- ASA Physical Status Classification · Perioperative Risk
- Gupta Perioperative Risk for MI or Cardiac Arrest (MICA) · Perioperative Risk
- Cardiovascular Risk in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (CAR-OLT) Score · Perioperative Risk
- SORT — Surgical Outcome Risk Tool · Perioperative Risk
Drugs
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Ephedrine Hydrochloride 0.5% Nasal Drops · Nasal decongestant — sympathomimetic (perioperative / ENT use)
- Cefuroxime · Second-Generation Cephalosporin — Respiratory / Surgical Prophylaxis
- Cefazolin · First-Generation Cephalosporin (Surgical Prophylaxis)
- Palivizumab · RSV Prophylaxis — Monthly Monoclonal Antibody (High-Risk Infants)
- Cefazolin (Perioperative Burns) · First-Generation Cephalosporin
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.