Spinal Anesthesia Improves Outpatient Arthroplasty Recovery

Patients who received spinal anesthesia as opposed to general anesthesia for outpatient hip and knee replacement ...

MARCH 18, 2022

Length of Operation Predicts Occurrence of VTE

Orlando, Fla.—The frequency of VTE increases with duration of outpatient surgery, according to a new study.

APRIL 27, 2020

Surprise: Inpatient Setting Not Always Best for Outcomes

Montreal—Outpatient procedures have long been touted as a cost-effective alternative to their inpatient ...

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Damage to Teeth and Nerves Most Common Outpatient Surgery Claims

Boston—When it comes to closed claims, freestanding ambulatory surgery centers seem relatively immune to the ...

JUNE 20, 2018

Predictors of Post–PACU Analgesic Use In Children Following Outpatient Surgery Identified

More than one-third of children require at least one form of PACU analgesic after outpatient surgery, according to ...

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Supraglottic Airways Marginally Better Than ETTs for Outpatient Sinus Surgery

Both endotracheal tubes and supraglottic airways are safe airway management options for outpatient sinus surgery.

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Study: Outpatient Staff Neglect Hand Hygiene 37% of the Time

By now, one would think that all health care workers know the importance of washing their hands, yet a recent ...

APRIL 18, 2016