Patient selection in ambulatory surgery

John A Hodgson; Kyle L Cyr; BobbieJean Sweitzer

doi:10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.005

Patient selection in ambulatory surgery

Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2023 Sep;37(3):357-372. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.005. Epub 2023 Jan 5.

Authors

John A Hodgson¹, Kyle L Cyr², BobbieJean Sweitzer³

Affiliations

¹ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Uniformed Services University, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20889, United States. Electronic address: drjahodgson@gmail.com.
² Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Uniformed Services University, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20889, United States. Electronic address: kyle.cyr@gmail.com.
³ Medical Education, University of Virginia, Systems Director, Preoperative Medicine, Inova Health, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States. Electronic address: bobbiejean.sweitzer@inova.org.

PMID: 37938082
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.005

Abstract

Patient selection is important for ambulatory surgical practices. Proper patient selection for ambulatory practices will optimize resources and lead to increased patient and provider satisfaction. As the number and complexity of procedures in ambulatory surgical centers increase, it is important to ensure that patients are best cared for in facilities that can provide appropriate levels of care. This review addresses the multiple variables and resources that should be considered when selecting patients for anesthesia in ambulatory centers and offices.

Keywords: ambulatory; ambulatory surgicenters; anesthesia; comorbidities; office-based; outpatient; preoperative; surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Anesthesia*
Anesthesiology*
Humans
Patient Selection