Factors Influencing Patient Preference for Anesthesia in Ambulatory Hand Surgery.

Zina ModelKyra A BenaventDerrick W Williams Philip E Blazar Brandon E Earp

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2022)

Patient preferences for local-only anesthesia versus local anesthesia with sedation for ambulatory hand surgery are mixed, with most patients preferring sedation. Understanding patient preferences for anesthesia can better inform preoperative discussions and shared decision-making in anesthesia choice.

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