SAS parameters (Regenbogen et al., 2009)

SAS rating

Lowest HR* /min (Rated 0 to 4)

0: > 85

1: 76 to 85

2: 66 to 75

3: 56 to 65

4: ≤55

Lowest MAP** in mmHg: (Rated 0 to 3)

0: <40

1: 40 to 54

2: 55 to 69

3: ≥70

Estimated blood loss in ml Rated from 0 to 3

0: >1 000

1: 601 - 1 000

2: 101 - 600

3: ≤100

Risk of post-operative complications

High risk

Moderate risk

Low risk

Score SAS

0 - 4

5 - 7

7 - 10

Graduation of post-operative complications according to their severity

Complications

Ranks

Complications requiring only antiemetic, antipyretic, analgesic, diuretic, electrolyte treatments, physiotherapy

1: example: Ileus, wall abscess laid flat at the bedside of the patient

Complication requiring pharmacological treatment not authorized at grade 1

2: example : Peripheral venous thrombosis, total parenteral nutrition, transfusion

Complication requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological treatment

IIIa: without AG: ex Radiologically guided puncture

IIIb: under AG ex. Surgical revision

IIIa: without AG: ex Radiologically guided puncture

IIIb: under AG ex. Surgical revision

Complication requiring intensive care

IV a: failure of an organ e.g. dialysis

IV b: multiple organ failure

Death

V