Pneumonia after hip surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions.
Rachel L DifazioBenjamin J ShorePatrice MelvinSangeeta MauskarJay G BerryPublished in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2022)
Postoperative pneumonia after hip surgery in children with a neurological CCC is associated with longer LOS, readmissions, and higher costs. Children undergoing pelvic osteotomies and who have multimorbidity need additional clinical support to prevent postoperative pneumonia and decrease resource utilization.