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Table 1 First and second trial: timings of the surgical path process

From: Operating room data management: improving efficiency and safety in a surgical block

Timing

1st Trial

2nd Trial

 

Column A

Column B

1

Ward exit

Ward exit

2

Entrance ORB

Entrance ORB

3

 

Identification by nurse anesthetist

4

 

Entrance anesthesia room

5

Start anesthesia

Start anesthesia

6

 

End anesthesia

7

Entrance OR

Entrance OR

8

Start surgical procedure

Start surgical procedure

9

End surgical procedure

End surgical procedure

10

Exit OR

Exit OR

11

 

Entrance RR

12

 

Exit RR

13

 

Identification by healthcare assistant

14

 

Transport ICU

15

 

Exit ORB

16

 

Ward re-entry

  1. ORB: operating room block.
  2. OR: operating room.
  3. RR: recovery room.
  4. ICU: intensive care unit.