In 1970, the first ambulatory surgical center opened in Phoenix, Arizona, to address the growing need for outpatient surgeries. This was an instant help to nearby hospitals, reducing the demand on their surgery departments, which could then focus on the more pressing need to treat people who had a severe disease or traumatic injury. Thus,
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What Is an ASC Surgery?
If you have undergone traditional surgery in a hospital, you may be familiar with the sights and sounds of the hospital lobby, emergency room, and operating room. There is a sense of hurry that can contribute to the stress levels of the patient and the surgical team alike. In contrast, outpatient surgery – also called
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Ambulatory surgery, also called outpatient surgery, is often performed at a specialized ambulatory surgery center. An ambulatory surgery center is separate from a hospital, but it is affiliated with one or more local hospitals – which is imperative for when a patient suffers a reaction and must be transferred for more intensive treatment. Many types
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