Development and validation of an instrument to predict prolonged length of stay in the postanesthesia care unit following ambulatory surgery

ConclusionWe developed and validated a preoperative prediction tool for prolonged PACU-LOS after ambulatory surgery that can be used to guide scheduling in ambulatory surgery to optimize PACU use during normal work hours, particularly in settings without limitation of PACU bed availability.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research