Reasons for 18 overnight admissions in the group of 200 admissions planned to be day case
| Type of surgery | Recorded adverse event | Proportion of the (18) planned day cases admitted overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Bilateral surgery (9 admissions) | (None) | 2/18 |
| Unilateral surgery (191 admissions) | Medical events (9 admissions): | |
| Postoperative nausea/vomiting | 4/18 | |
| Difficult intubation | 1/18 | |
| Postoperative hypotension | 1/18 | |
| Postoperative bradycardia | 1/18 | |
| Postoperative drowsiness | 1/18 | |
| Continued postoperative haemorrhage | 1/18 | |
| Non-medical events (7 admissions): | ||
| Patient preference | 4/18 | |
| Lack of transport | 1/18 | |
| Administrative problems | 2/18 | |