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Predictors of successful same-day discharge.
| Patient discharged | Patient admitted | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of surgery (% of cases) | |||
| TKA | 88% | 12% | .04 |
| THA | 69% | 31% | |
| Mean duration of surgery (min) | 103 | 119 | .01 |
| Mean first ambulation distance (FAD) in PACU (feet) | 52 | 9 | .01 |
Data and statistical results for only the predictors of same-day successful discharge are presented.
FAD is the distance ambulated on first attempt in PACU.
