A Solution to After-Hours Fatigue and Surgical Backlog. (28th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anastasio, Albert T.; Patel, Preet Shailesh; Fernandez-Moure, Joseph; Gage, Mark J.
• Is Part Of: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. Volume 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-01-28
• Subjects: geriatric trauma -- trauma surgery -- adult reconstructive surgery -- foot and ankle surgery -- sports medicine -- spine surgery -- upper extremity surgery; Older people -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Geriatrics -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 617.97
• DOI: 10.1177/2151459321989523
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2151-4585

Abstract

After-hours surgery represents a novel solution that can effectively combat surgical fatigue of care teams in addition to addressing the high volume of surgical backlog associated with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This commentary seeks to rationalize how successful employment of a dedicated after-hours surgical team and protocol has tremendous potential for increased efficiency while maintaining good surgical outcomes in patients.