November 8, 2005Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
Patient selection in ambulatory surgery
Key result
Ambulatory anesthesia is currently very safe with exceedingly low major morbidity and mortality, though increasing patient co-morbidity may require future re-examination of outcomes.
Why the study?
What are the perioperative risks and outcomes associated with ambulatory surgery in patients with specific comorbidities?
Population
Patients undergoing ambulatory surgery, specifically focusing on the elderly, those with hyper-reactive…
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Reassures on current safety for selected patients; leaves open updated selection criteria as comorbidities rise.
Structured PICO
What are the perioperative risks and outcomes associated with ambulatory surgery in patients with specific comorbidities?
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Population
Patients undergoing ambulatory surgery, specifically focusing on the elderly, those with hyper-reactive airways disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, ex-premature infants, and children with upper respiratory infections.
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Exposure
Ambulatory surgery and perioperative management
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Outcome
Perioperative morbidity, mortality, adverse events, prolonged stays, and readmission ratessafety
Ambulatory anesthesia is currently very safe, but increasing patient comorbidities necessitate ongoing re-examination of patient selection and outcomes.
Cite This Study
Lermitte et al. (2005) conducted a review in Ambulatory surgery. Perioperative management in ambulatory surgery was evaluated. Ambulatory anesthesia is currently very safe with exceedingly low major morbidity and mortality, though increasing patient co-morbidity may require future re-examination of outcomes.