2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60092
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Factors Associated With Prolonged-Stay Patients Within the Post-anesthesia Care Unit: A Cohort Retrospective Study

Leen Alghamdi,
Razan Filfilan,
Arwa Alghamdi
et al.

Abstract: Background: The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) plays a crucial role in providing specialized care to postoperative patients. However, a subset of these patients experiences complications that result in a prolonged stay of 90 minutes or more in the PACU. This not only impacts the patient's quality of life but also disrupts hospital workflow, as it might cause postoperative pain, nausea, or vomiting. It is essential to identify the factors contributing to this prolonged length of stay (LOS) and explore strateg… Show more

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