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I wonder who has the most efficient arrangement for OR turnover, as
recovery room,
orderlies who help move the patient from the OR table and
housekeeping all need to be notified.

What's the best way to do it ?

Ivan Hronek MD








Sat Jul 4, 2009 4:51 pm

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I wonder who has the most efficient arrangement for OR turnover, as recovery room, orderlies who help move the patient from the OR table and housekeeping all...
Ivan Hronek
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Jul 4, 2009
4:51 pm

Ivan, I have actually put some figures together for delays in OR turnover.  I can tell you waiting for anesthesia is not high on the list, though it is...
Juan Quintana
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Jul 4, 2009
5:59 pm

Juan, appreciate your input ! I agree there are other more significant reasons for delay in turnover times. However, look at your posting - there are multiple...
Ivan Hronek
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Jul 4, 2009
6:39 pm

... Don't wait for the orderlies. Get the patients to move themselves when possible. If not, get the surgeon and/or assistant to help transfer the patient....
Sandy Hancock
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Jul 5, 2009
1:34 am

Ivan, I do appreciate your position.  My intent is to show that it can be done and is done on a routine basis.  In fact circumstances occur in which delays...
Juan Quintana
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