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Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
Preoperative assessment clinics should have a nominated consultant or SAS lead, and be delivered by a team specifically trained in preoperative assessment and preparation for day surgery.7
Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of drug errors and drug interactions. Pathways should ensure drug reconciliation, which is vital to these at risk patients.38 ...
Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of drug errors and drug interactions. Pathways should ensure drug reconciliation, which is vital to these at risk patients.38
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
The secondary recovery area in the day surgery unit should be staffed to match patients’ needs and consideration should be given to the skill mix as well as numbers of staff.20
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
The secondary recovery area in the day surgery unit should be staffed with adequate numbers of registered nurses trained in nurse-led discharge.20
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
When children are present on the unit, there should be a registered paediatric nurse present at all times. The Royal College of Nursing standards recommend two registered paediatric nurses at all times.21
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
When children are present on the unit, support workers and health play specialists should play a key role within day surgery provision.21
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
The day surgery unit should have appropriate administrative support.
Chapter 6: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery 2021
The minimum operating facility required is a dedicated operating session in a properly equipped operating theatre.