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Implementation of a “Same Night” Appendectomy (SNAppy) Discharge Protocol: A Quality Improvement Initiative
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In brief
In brief
This quality improvement initiative describes the implementation of a same-night discharge protocol for patients undergoing appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. The SNAppy protocol aims to reduce unnecessary hospital stays by safely expediting post-operative discharge, recognizing that prolonged hospitalization offers no clinical benefit for straightforward cases.
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Appendectomy is curative for appendicitis and prolonged hospitalization is unnecessary for un-complicated disease. We implemented a protocol to expedite discharge of patients post-appendectomy.
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