Development and Internal-External Validation of a Post-Operative Mortality Risk Calculator for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Low- and Middle- Income Countries Using Machine Learning
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Researchers developed a machine learning algorithm to predict postoperative mortality risk in pediatric surgical patients across low- and middle-income countries. The Super Learner model demonstrated excellent discrimination and calibration when validated across multiple KidsOR sites, offering a tool to guide clinical decision-making and optimize resource allocation in resource-limited settings.
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- Machine learning model achieved excellent discrimination for predicting post-operative mortality in pediatric surgical patients across LMIC sites.
- External validation demonstrated strong performance, though site-specific recalibration may be needed before deployment.
- Algorithm can guide clinical decision-making and optimize resource allocation in resource-limited surgical settings.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Development and Internal-External Validation of a Post-Operative Mortality Risk Calculator for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Low- and Middle- Income Countries Using Machine Learning. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-08-28. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9100?via_space=staycurrentmd
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