Linear regression analysis of pre-, postoperative Copeptin levels and Copeptin change (pmol/L) and existing comorbidities as well as RCRI category and surgical procedure,*marks significant confounders
*Adjustments were made for age, marital status, education, employment and rural/urban residence. †Adjusted RII could not be obtained due to the reduced number of smokers within some of the categories
IntroductionSurgical procedures in children are among the most commonly performed procedures in otolaryngology. Perioperative safety and documentation of complications are becoming increasingly import