Why the study?
What factors affect discharge time in adult outpatients undergoing ambulatory surgery?
Population
1088 adult patients undergoing ambulatory surgery over an 8-month period
Design
Cohort
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Anesthetic technique may influence ambulatory discharge efficiency; leaves open causal confirmation in randomized trials.
What factors affect discharge time in adult outpatients undergoing ambulatory surgery?
Postoperative nursing care, anesthetic technique, and prevention of pain and emetic symptoms are key determinants of discharge time after ambulatory surgery.
Pavlin et al. (1998) studied this question.
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