Perioperative cardiopulmonary complications after cervical spine surgery in the prone position: the relationship between age and preoperative testing

摘要

Background Cardiac arrest during spine surgery in the prone position is difficult to manage as poor access makes cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation difficult. Advanced age is the maximal risk factor for cardiac arrest. Therefore, we wanted to determine the relationship between age and cardiac risk factors/pre-operating tests for cervical spine surgery in the prone position.