complications
Last reviewed 01/2018
The complication rates in day surgery, resulting in unexpected readmissions are equally divided between problems with the surgery and anaesthesia:
- haemorrhage, pain in 50%
- nausea and vomiting, dizziness in 50%
Rates of hospital admission directly from the day surgery care unit postoperatively range from 0.7% to 6%. Readmission rates after discharge home vary from 0.07% to 2%.