TABLE 3.
Transfers and adverse postoperative outcomes related to anesthesia.
| Adverse outcome | Breast/plastics (n = 1771) | Gynecology (n = 410) | Head & neck (n = 128) | Urology (n = 1052) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-room cancellation | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.8%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| Immediate transfer to hospital from PACU | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.2%) | 1 (0.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Urgent or symptom care clinic visits within 7 days | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Emergency department visits within 7 days | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.2%) | 1 (0.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Admissions within 7 days | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
Note: Data are presented as n (%) for each procedure.
Abbreviation: PACU, post-anesthesia care unit.