The main factor in cancellation, (201 cases or 42%)was patients not showing for surgery. The overall cancellation rate for patients arriving for surgery was 3.0%. RESULTS During the study period, 9,287 patients were booked for surgery as "Same Day Discharge or Same Day Admission" (SDA/SDD). Descriptive methods were used to analyze the results. Reasons for cancellation were divided into five categories: anaesthesia, medical, surgical, scheduling and "no show". A database was created considering the following variables: patient demographics, surgical procedures, surgeon identification, reason for cancellation, schedules dates and caregiver participation. METHODS During a one year period data was collected and institutional approval was obtained. This study aimed to identify reasons for Operating Room cancellations, characteristics of patients, evaluate causes, and identify remedial actions. Operating Room bookings, assessments, and laboratory testing are coordinated to be cost effective, reduce length-of-stay and facilitate timely surgery scheduling. INTRODUCTION The structuring of the health system has compelled all care providers to maximize their resources. Department of Anaesthesia, The Toronto Hospital, General Division, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4 Burns BSc, John Bradley MD, Cristina Hurtado ACNP. RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF ELECTIVE SAME DAY ADMIT AND SAME DAY DISCHARGE PATIENTS CANCELLED DUE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS OVER A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD. Department of Anaesthesia, The Toronto Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
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