neonatology anaesthesia-icu surgery
Surgical Apgar Score (SAS)
10-point intraoperative risk score predicting postoperative major complications and death. Based on estimated blood loss, lowest mean arterial pressure, and lowest heart rate during surgery. Score 0–10; lower score = higher risk. Applicable across surgical specialties.
References
- Gawande AA et al. An Apgar score for surgery. J Am Coll Surg. 2007;204(2):201–208.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
Pathways
- Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) · DAS 2015 / AAGBI
- ICU Sedation and Analgesia · SCCM / NICE CG83
- Vasopressor Escalation in Shock · Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021
- Tracheostomy Management · NTSP / ICS guidelines
- Major Trauma — Primary Survey (ATLS) · ATLS 10th Edition; JRCALC; NICE NG39
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.