Table 1

NSQIP predicted variables.

NSQIP Calculator Predicted Variables
1. Serious complication
2. Any complication a
3. Pneumonia
4. Cardiac complication a
5. Surgical site infection a
6. Urinary tract infection a
7. Venous thromboembolism
8. Renal failure
9. Readmission
10. Return to OR a
11. Death a
12. Discharge to nursing or rehabilitation facility
13. Length of stay a
  • a Indicates variables were shared between the 2 cohorts.

  • NSQIP, National Surgical Quality Improvement Program; OR, operating room.