Table 3 Reasons for cancellation on day of surgery-further analysis
Cancellation type | Underlying reason |
|---|---|
Patient unfit for surgery | Missed clinical work up |
| Â | Patient on medication |
| Â | Abnormal laboratory result |
| Â | High blood pressure / Uncontrolled blood sugar |
| Â | Acute medical illness |
Equipment/ supplies issues | Equipment not available (i.e. intravascular catheter) |
| Â | Problems with necessary equipment (i.e. XRAY, echo) |