Perioperative risk factors for pulmonary complications after non-cardiac surgery.

Background And Aims: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) lead to increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and cost to the patient. This study was conducted to determine the risk factors and assess the incidence of PPC after non-cardiac surgery.

Material And Methods: This prospective, observational study was conducted on 1,170 patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.