From: Risk factors and short-term outcomes of postoperative pulmonary complications after VATS lobectomy
Early Mobility on POD1 | Total (n = 285) | PPC (n = 21) | Non-PPC (n = 264) | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Unable to mobilise | 42 (14.7%) | 7 (33.3%) | 35 (13.3%) | 0.05 |
Distance Walked < 10 m | 6 (2.1%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (2.3%) | |
Distance Walked > 10 m | 237 (83.2%) | 14 (66.7%) | 223 (84.5%) | |
Unable to Sit Outa | 10 (3.5%) | 2 (9.5%) | 8 (3%) | 0.16 |