The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model has been shown to decrease imaging tests by 9%, lab tests by 22%, and blood transfusions by 87%. Hospital stays are also reduced, with a 50% decrease in length of stay. Patient satisfaction improves through better pain management and physician communication.
A new study reveals that Latinos, particularly those who are Spanish-speaking, experience higher levels of preoperative anxiety compared to Caucasian patients. These patients also express a greater desire for detailed information about their surgery, including specifics about anesthesia and post-surgical care.
The study found that non-OR anesthesia cases increased from 28% to 36% between 2010 and 2014, with patients averaging 3.5 years older than OR patients. Colonoscopy was the most common non-OR procedure involving anesthesia.