Fast-track concept for ambulatory anesthesia.
Fast-tracking in the ambulatory setting refers to the ability to transfer suitably recovered patients from the operating room directly to the Phase II (step-down) recovery area, bypassing the postanesthesia care unit. This article describes the concept of fast-tracking after ambulatory surgery and reviews anesthetic techniques that have helped to facilitate this process. The prevention and management of postoperative pain and nausea are also discussed.
van Vlymen
J M
JM
Department of Anesthesia, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
White
P F
PF