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Temporal classification of surgeries.
| Emergency: Immediate risk to life, organ or limb |
| Urgency: If not performed within hours can cause injury, including life-threatening or organ dysfunction |
| Non-urgent and non-elective (NU/NE) or time-sensitive procedure: If not performed within days can cause injury (organic dysfunction or reduced quality of life) |
| Elective |
Source: Guidelines ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association) 2014 (9).
