Patient selection in ambulatory surgery.

Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol

Medical Education, University of Virginia, Systems Director, Preoperative Medicine, Inova Health, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States. Electronic address:

Published: September 2023

Patient selection is important for ambulatory surgical practices. Proper patient selection for ambulatory practices will optimize resources and lead to increased patient and provider satisfaction. As the number and complexity of procedures in ambulatory surgical centers increase, it is important to ensure that patients are best cared for in facilities that can provide appropriate levels of care. This review addresses the multiple variables and resources that should be considered when selecting patients for anesthesia in ambulatory centers and offices.

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