Author Description
Over the past decade, the percentage of elective surgical procedures performed on a day case basis has increased from 55% to over 70%. The current interest and focus on day surgery is a result of public demand and government-imposed targets. This concise handbook provides the practising day surgery professional with a modern overview of current practice to act as both a reference and a practical guide to everyday challenges. The last ten years has seen major advances in day case anaesthesia with the introduction of new equipment, multimodal techniques, and new anaesthetic agents specifically designed for ambulatory surgery. The rapid expansion of minimally invasive surgery has enabled many more procedures to be performed on a short stay basis and the development of new processes and patient pathways requires expert pre-assessment, nurse-led discharge and outreach follow-up. This book covers the ambulatory process throughout the entire patient pathway offering extensive and authoritative evidence and opinion to the many stakeholders in this multidisciplinary subject.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the operational and clinical requirements for successfully managing the increasing volume of elective surgical procedures performed on a day-case basis. The authors, drawing on their expertise in surgical and anesthetic practice, provide a framework for navigating the shift toward ambulatory surgery driven by public demand and policy targets. The text synthesizes current clinical standards, technological advancements, and administrative processes to support the multidisciplinary teams involved in patient care.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical protocols for modern day-case anesthesia and multimodal techniques
- Administrative frameworks for patient pathways, including pre-assessment and nurse-led discharge
- Integration strategies for minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Evidence-based guidance for multidisciplinary stakeholders
Scope Limits
- Does not cover long-term inpatient surgical management or complex tertiary care procedures
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological data outside the scope of ambulatory anesthesia
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this handbook as a practical resource for clinicians and administrators managing the transition to ambulatory surgical models. Readers frequently note that the text provides a clear, concise overview of both the technical and logistical challenges inherent in modern day-case practice.
Page Count:
523
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191026336
ISBN-13:
9780191026331
Anesthesiology
Professional Reference
Allied Health
Surgery
Healthcare Management
Medical