Several surgical procedures are migrating from the OR to alternative sites of care.
Simple for your patients: Operating room is not required. No risks associated with GA and no post-operative recovery delirium, as GA is not used. Patient may not need several hours of fasting before the procedure. Parents may be present during the procedure.
Quick for your patients: Reduces overall time associated with the ear tube insertion process. Immediately discharge the patient after the procedure (if topical anesthesia is used)
Cost-Effective: Moving patient procedures out of the OR may have the potential to save costs.
FDA Warning on General Anaesthesia (GA) in Young Children [4-27-2017]
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA approves label changes for use of general anaesthetic and sedation drugs in young children | FDA
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