Dr. Militana says efficient economic management includes the following:
• Appropriate pre-surgical testing to minimize same-day cancellations.
• Use of ambulatory protocols.
• Strict operating room start times.
• Appropriate ambulatory anesthetic techniques.
• Aggressive postoperative nausea and vomiting and pain control to increase post-anesthesia care unit efficiency.
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