We describe an evidence-based approach for optimization of infection control and operating
room management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Confirmed …

Recovery and discharge following ambulatory surgery are important components of the
ambulatory surgery experience. This review provides contemporary perspectives on the …

IMPLICATIONS: This meta-analysis suggests that regional anesthesia offers several
advantages over general anesthesia for ambulatory surgery, such as decreased …

Background: General anesthesia (GA) and brachial plexus block have been used
successfully for surgery on the upper extremities. Controversy exists as to which method is …

We performed a narrative review to explore the economics of daily operating room
management decisions for ambulatory surgery centers following resolution of the acute …

Background: Single-injection femoral nerve block analgesia and spinal anesthesia have
been associated with fewer postoperative nursing interventions and successful same-day …

Background and Objectives: In this retrospective study, we queried our Quality Improvement
database of anesthetic-related complications to evaluate the frequency of noncatheter …

The demand for increased efficiency and decreased hospital stay has magnified the role of
anesthesia and acute postoperative pain management in orthopedics. Orthopedic …

Background. Postoperative day-case patients are usually allowed to recover from
anaesthesia in a postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) before transfer back to the day surgical …

➢ The recent implementation of quality-improvement methodologies aims to improve patient
care and cost-effectiveness in the health-care setting by enabling a system to identify and …