Day case surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages
A
Shorter inpatient stays
Lower infection rates
Reduced waiting lists
Cheaper than surgery requiring an overnight stay
2
Q
Criteria
A
Minimal blood loss expected
Short operating time (<1 hour)
No expected intra-operative or post-operative complications
No requirement for specialist aftercare
3
Q
Patient selection
A
Social factors - provisions and adult escort
Medical factors
