Measure to Quantify the Influence of Time from End of Surgery to Tracheal Extubation on Operating Room Workflow

Abstract

Longer times to extubation are associated with an increased chance of at least 1 person waiting in the OR. This measure can be used in observational studies and for lean engineering projects to assess conditions when time to extubation affects workflow. Observers can combine use of this measure for extubation times with the previously developed measure for studying the influence of induction times on OR workflow.