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Objective: To evaluate the rate and causes of cancellation of elective procedures
Design: A Retrospective Study
Setting: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain
Method: Data were collected for four months from the operation theatre register and were analyzed
Result: Day of surgery [DOS] cancellation rate in our study was found to be 7.3%. The causes of cancellation were lack of time, high blood pressure, cardiology consultation, chest infection and upper respiratory tract infection. Most cancellations in the OT were because of high blood pressure. These causes can be avoided if proper preoperative assessment and control were applied
Conclusion: DOS cancellation is a universal problem. Several common factors that play a role in increasing cancellation rate and these should be considered individually for a better outcome. A general understanding and cooperation between the caring firm, anesthesia department, nursing team and other medical departments is paramount in reducing the incidence to a minimum and to increase the efficacy of the hospital
ABSTRACT
Supracondylar Humeral fracture is common among children; it might be associated with neurovascular injuries due to the proximity of these structures to the fracture site. Management of a well-perfused limb with absent pulses post-reduction and fixation of these fractures remains a source of controversy worldwide. In this review, we will highlight the trends of management and present our pro posed protocol for managing such conditions