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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Oct 1999
Historical ArticleAmbulatory anesthesia and surgery in America: a historical background and recent innovations.
- S K Pandit.
- University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, USA.
- J. Perianesth. Nurs. 1999 Oct 1;14(5):270-4.
AbstractThis article describes the history of ambulatory surgery and anesthesia in the United States. The innovations in surgical instrumentation and techniques, newer anesthesia drugs and techniques, as well as insurance provider changes that have led to an increase in the numbers and types of surgeries performed in outpatient settings in the United States, are detailed.
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