Surgery Strong — Dindo 2004 / Clavien 2009; international standard
Clavien-Dindo Classification of Surgical Complications
Internationally standardised grading system for postoperative complications from Grade I (minor deviation) to Grade V (death). Mandatory for surgical audit and research.
References
- Dindo D, Demartines N, Clavien PA. Classification of surgical complications: a new proposal with evaluation in a cohort of 6336 patients and results of a survey. Ann Surg. 2004.
- Clavien PA et al. The Clavien-Dindo classification of surgical complications: five-year experience. Ann Surg. 2009.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Cefuroxime · Second-Generation Cephalosporin — Respiratory / Surgical Prophylaxis
- Cefazolin · First-Generation Cephalosporin (Surgical Prophylaxis)
- Cefazolin (Surgical Prophylaxis) · 1st Generation Cephalosporin (Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis)
- Tranexamic Acid (Surgical / Trauma Haemorrhage) · Antifibrinolytic (Haemostatic)
- Clindamycin (Surgical Prophylaxis — Penicillin Allergy) · Antibiotic (Lincosamide) — Surgical Prophylaxis
Pathways
- Major Trauma — Primary Survey (ATLS) · ATLS 10th Edition; JRCALC; NICE NG39
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed · NICE; BSG; ACPGBI — Commissioning Guide
- Acute Pancreatitis · NICE; IAP/APA; ACPGBI — CG104
- Faecal Peritonitis · ASGBI; RCS — Best Practice
- Acute Compartment Syndrome · BAPRAS; BOA; RCS — Best Practice
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.