Day Case Surgery

Question 1

Advantages

Answer 1

Short inpatient stays

Lower infection rates

Reduced waiting lists

Cheaper

Question 2

Preparations

Answer 2

NBM for 6 hours prior

Clear fluids until 2 hours

Review medications but should in general be continued up to the day of the operation.

Question 3

Criteria for day case surgery

Answer 3

Minimal blood loss expected

Short operating time <1h

No expected intra-operative or post-op complications

No req for specialist aftercare