A comparison of methods for determining the ventilatory threshold: implications for surgical risk stratification

ConclusionsThe results show clinically significant variations between the methods and underscore the challenges of determining VT for perioperative risk stratification. The findings highlight the importance of meticulous evaluation of VT for predicting surgical outcomes. Future studies should address the prognostic perioperative utility of computed mathematical models combined with an expert ’s review. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT00349947.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research