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Table 2 Additional cost via general anesthesia

From: Plate osteosynthesis of single metacarpal fracture: WALANT technique is a cost-effective approach to reduce postoperative pain and discomfort in contrast to general anesthesia and wrist block

Types of cost

Cost, point

Preoperative evaluation

1370

 

Anesthetic evaluation

 
 

Lab work

 
 

Chest x-ray

 
 

Electrocardiography

 

Anesthesia

5373

 

Technical fee, less than 2 h

 
 

Equipment and medication

 

Hospitalization

1300

 

Ward fee*

 
 

Nursing fee*

 
 

Fee for postoperative care unit

 

Total

 

8043+

  1. *Daily fee
  2. +After conversion, it is approximately equivalent to 287 USD
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