Infections in Outpatient Surgery
In the plastic surgery patient population, outpatient surgery is cost effective and will continue to grow as the preferred arena for performing surgery in healthy patients. Although there is a…
General Surgery
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia in the Ambulatory Surgical Patient
Homeotherms, including humans, are able to maintain a relatively constant temperature despite variations in their thermal environment. We normally maintain a narrow thermoregulatory threshold range of approximately 0.2°C, and little…
Endoscopy in the Outpatient Setting
Office endoscopy is an accepted safe alternative to in-hospital care. Attention to detail will help to ensure that the vast majority of procedures will be successfully completed without incident. Although…
Deep Venous Thrombosis
This article summarizes current information on the risk and the assessment of risks for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) resulting from plastic surgery procedures. Risk assessment is the foundation for recommended…
Airway Management in the Outpatient Setting
Most outpatient cosmetic procedures are now performed in surgeons’ offices, with patients under local anesthesia and minimal intravenous sedation. Sedation at any level beyond minimal creates the risk of airway…
Deep Vein Thrombosis Chemoprophylaxis in Plastic Surgery
The practice of plastic surgery is a unique mixture of art and science, and both must be carefully balanced to provide the best possible care for patients. To do that,…
Conscious Sedation/Local Anesthesia in the Office-Based Surgical and Procedural Facility
The safety, efficacy, and rapid recovery of conscious sedation/local anesthesia make this anesthetic technique useful in the ambulatory setting. The care of the sedated patient requires a team effort. The…
Patient Selection in Outpatient Surgery
Ambulatory surgery is commonplace for a multitude of procedures and a wide range of patients. The types of procedures performed in the ambulatory setting are becoming more work-intensive, and patients…
Outpatient Facility Standards
Patient safety is the mission of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc (AAAASF). Well-crafted standards are at the foundation of attaining successful Ambulatory Surgical Facility outcomes….
Ambulatory Plastic Surgery: High Standards Set by Plastic Surgeons
Geoffrey R. Keyes, MD, Editor Robert Singer, MD, Editor Ambulatory surgery facilities have increased in number dramatically over the past 50 years. Recognizing the need for safe, affordable, and accessible…
