Table 2.
Key comorbidities in patients undergoing a broad range of surgical procedures
| Comorbidity | Age < 65 years | Age ≥ 65 years | BMI < 30 kg/m2 | BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 | Age ≥ 65 years with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 483 | 241 | 389 | 335 | 120 |
| COPD | 12 (2.5) | 24 (10.0) | 17 (4.4) | 19 (5.7) | 14 (11.7) |
| Sleep apnea | 52 (10.8) | 42 (17.4) | 25 (6.4) | 69 (20.6) | 29 (24.2) |
| Cardiac disease | 62 (12.8) | 58 (24.1) | 62 (15.9) | 58 (17.3) | 26 (21.7) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 55 (11.4) | 56 (23.2) | 42 (10.8) | 69 (20.6) | 26 (21.7) |
| Hypertension | 144 (29.8) | 174 (72.2) | 131 (33.7) | 187 (55.8) | 97 (80.8) |
All data presented as n (%), COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
aKey comorbidities included here are those predicted as risk factors for OIRD in the literature. These were collected as part of the medical history