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Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Causes of Last Minute Cancellation of Operative Procedures at King Abdulaziz University Hospital
أسباب إلغاء العمليات الجراحية في آخر لحظة بمستشفى جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
Subject
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Original Articles
Document Language
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Arabic
Abstract
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Cancellations of surgical procedures are frequent occurrences at operating rooms. These cancellations result in the wasting of resources and prolonging patients' hospital stay. Last minute cancellations have more negative impacts since they are usually uncorrectable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reasons for last minute cancellations of procedures at the University Hospital. Patients scheduled for surgeries over a one year period were recruited. Patients cancelled in the pre-operative holding area were enrolled. For each case, a form which contains the patient’s demographic data and relevant information was completed. The incidence of cancellations were higher in general surgery patients (n = 55, 27.1%), compared to patients undergoing pain treatment procedures (n = 1, 0.5%). Improper pre-operative preparation is the major reason for cancellations, which can be minimized by good communication between the preoperative team. The establishment of a pre-anesthetic clinic for the pre-operative evaluation of the patients is suggested as a main solution for these issues.
ISSN
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1319-1004
Journal Name
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Medical Science Journal
Volume
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15
Issue Number
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4
Publishing Year
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1429 AH
2008 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Researcher Name (Arabic)
Researcher Name (English)
Researcher Type
Dr Grade
Email
عبدالعزيز محمد علي بوكر
Abdulaziz M. Boker
Researcher
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