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Where in the world is ASRA AcutePOP?
Spencer S Liu1, Christopher L Wu, Jane C Ballantyne
1Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA. iusp@hss.edu
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
|July 14, 2009
Summary
Progress on the Acute Pulmonary Outcome (AcutePOP) registry by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) includes selecting data fields and defining complications. A website and applications are under development, with a demonstration planned.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Clinical Registries
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- The American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) is developing the Acute Pulmonary Outcome (AcutePOP) registry.
- Collaboration with multiple professional societies is crucial for comprehensive data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a standardized framework for collecting data on acute pulmonary outcomes.
- To define key complications and data fields for the AcutePOP registry through consensus.
Main Methods:
- Jointly accepted data field selection and complication definitions.
- Development of a dedicated website and associated applications for data management.
- Planning for a demonstration of the registry system at the ASRA 2009 meeting.
Main Results:
- Selection of essential data fields for the AcutePOP registry.
- Creation of consensus-based definitions for relevant complications.
- Ongoing development of the registry's technological infrastructure.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in establishing the foundation for the ASRA AcutePOP registry.
- The collaborative approach ensures broad acceptance and utility of the registry's data standards.
- The registry aims to improve the understanding and management of acute pulmonary complications.
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