Statistics on Time in PACU for Spine Procedures in the ASC Setting

Here is the average time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit for a number of spine procedures performed in the ASC setting, according to a study completed by Kenneth Pettine, MD. The study analyzed data from 1,030 spine cases performed at Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center from spring 2003 to the end of 2008.

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Procedure 
Average time in PACU
Non-instrumented spine surgery, microdiscetomies and/or nerve decompressions 78.00 min.
Cervical artificial disc replacement – 1  Level   81.00 min.
Anterior cervical fusion – 1 Level 92.54 min.
Anterior cervical fusion – 2 Level   80.80 min.
Lumbar artificial disc replacement – 1 Level 83.00 min.
Lumbar fusion – 1 Level 77.59 min.
Lumbar fusion – 2 Level 85.79 min.
Lumbar fusion – 3 Level 91.07 min.

Contact Dr. Pettine at kpettine@rmaortho.com.

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