Predictors of intraoperative testing in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery within a regional hospital system

ConclusionIntraoperative testing is common and more likely in patients undergoing high-risk surgical procedures. In a central laboratory system, there is substantial time from ordering the tests to receiving the results. The clinical impact of this delay is unknown. Further evaluation is required regarding the relationship between the time required for intraoperative test results and perioperative outcomes.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research