Dr. Lewey operated on 62 patients, 3 of whom died within 10 days of surgery. Dr. Huey operated on 78 patients, of whom 5 died within 10 days of surgery. Calculate their postoperative mortality rates.

Name: Dr. Lewey operated on 62 patients, 3 of whom died within 10 days of surgery. Dr. Huey operated on 78 patients, of whom 5 died within 10 days of surgery. Calculate their postoperative mortality rates.
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Dr. Lewey: 3 x 100 = 300 / 62 = 4.8% Dr. Huey: 5 x 100 - 500 / 78 = 6.4%

Dr Lewey Operated on 62 Patients, 3 of Whom Died