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. 1987 Nov;69(6):296-9.

Operations postponed by anaesthetists: a prospective study

E Whelan  1 , H L Gordon
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Operations postponed by anaesthetists: a prospective study

E Whelan et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

A prospective study was carried out in one District Health Authority over a twelve month period to investigate the principal reasons for the postponement of operations on the advice of anaesthetic staff. A mean of 1.4% of all cases listed for general anaesthesia were postponed. The clinical indications for this are described and possible methods for reducing this figure are discussed.

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