Original Article
J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls 2021 Sep; 6(3):147-152 Copied!
10.22540/JFSF-06-147 Copied!
Does the ASA grading influence the outcomes of best practice tariff in fracture neck of femurs
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gateshead Health Foundation NHS Trust, Gateshead, UK
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Health Education Northeast, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to find the significance of different ASA grades in achieving the Best Practice Tariff (BPT) and their outcomes in patients with fracture neck of femur. Methods A retrospective study over a five years period. Patient demographics, ASA grading, hospital admission timing, time to theatre and discharge date were recorded. The 30 day mortality rate and length of stay were calculated for each ASA grades for patients who met and failed BPT. Results 1798 patients were included in the study. 54% was ASA grade 3, grade 4 represented 22% and grade 2, 19%. The mean AMT score was 6.4 who met BPT and 4.4 who failed BPT (pConclusion In patients with ASA≥3 the 30-day mortality is significantly higher in those who failed BPT compared to ASA≤2 patients whether they achieved BPT or not.