Head Neck Cancer Surgery | Risk for Complications | Medical Algorithm

Identification of Patients Undergoing Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at High Risk for Medical Complications

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Are you evaluating a patient about to undergo surgery for cancer of the head and neck?

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Is the patient actively abusing alcohol?

Yes No

Does the patient have clinical evidence of cirrhosis?

Yes No

Expected length of surgery

hours

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Specific Activity Scale Questionnaire

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Identification of Patients Undergoing Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at High Risk for Medical Complications

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Purpose:

To identify patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery who are at high risk for medical complications after surgery.

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

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