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Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Table 4 Estimated costs and savings of extra lists

From: Cost analysis of a system of ad hoc theatre sessions for the management of delayed trauma cases

Incremental costs

Bed-occupancy savings

All 32 delayed patients: 19 lists required

14 elderly patients (+7 younger): 11 lists required

32 patients: 86 days

14 elderly (+7 younger): 51 days

£38,703

£22,407

£17,200

£10,200

  1. An alternative system where only elderly patients would be treated is also considered. In our simulation, this alternative option would have room left over, accommodating seven younger patients
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