Despite what the public might assum...

Despite what the public might assume from watching popular hospital dramas in succession television, only a small percentage of patients are admitted to surgery from the exigency room (ER), according to a Dec 28 2001 stranges release from Surgical Information connected views In a survey of 221741 surgical acts from hospitals across the United States, no other than .56% of surgical patients were admitted from the ER

The data indicate that approximately 85% of surgical patients arrive onward the day of their scheduled surgery Of these, 64% are classified as "same day surgery" patients, 18% as "AM admission" patients, and 2% as "23 hour admit" patients. Inpatient admissions account for 15% of surgical patient admissions. Data were gathered using a perioperative information body at the point of care.

review Finds that Nearly 85% of Surgical Patients Arrive onward the Day of Surgery (new release, Atlanta: Surgical Information arrangements Dec 28, 2001).

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