Time Delay Caused By Surgical Fitness To Post A Trauma Patient To Operation Theatre

Abstract

Introduction: Fractures which requires fixations are  orthopaedic surgical emergencies which should be done as early as possible.The main reason why it is considered as surgical emergency is because of its complication secondary to immobilisation due to fractures and injury to neurovascular structures. Objective: To ensure that  time taken for the admitted trauma patients to be posted within 24 hours. Sample size: 30. Study type: Prospective study. Period of study: August 16, 2015 to October 16, 2015, PSG Hospitals. Results: 1) Out of 30 patients observed 25 patients were posted for surgical procedure within 24 hrs of admission. 2) Out of 5 patients who got delayed,5 were delayed due to fitness.  Discussion: Out of 30 patients observed, 25 patients were posted for surgical procedure within 24 hrs of admission. out of 5 patients who got delayed,5 were delayed due to fitness. 83% of the case were shifted to ot within 24hrs of admission. Recommendations: All  admitted trauma patients should be posted to operation theatre with in 24 hours unless there  are  any life threatening compilications. A standard protocol should be devised and all the ward  staffs  should  be trained adequately to avoid any delay in shifiting the patient  to operation theatre.

Time; Delay; Trauma