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Table 3 Results of Different Sequencing Policies

From: Simulation-based evaluation of operating room management policies

Sequence policy

Treated cases per week

Patient deferrals per week

Room utilization

Overtime per room per day

Waiting time of emergencies

Anesthesia turnover time

FIFO

[361.1, 363.5]

[14.4, 15.6]

[71.8, 74.0%]

[25.5, 27.1]

[4.1, 4.9]

[12.5, 13.1]

LF

[356.7, 358.9]

[21.1, 22.9]

[72.5, 75.1%]

[24.2, 25.4]

[5.2,5.6]

[13.9, 14.7]

SF

[365.6, 368.6]

[8.8, 10]

[69.9, 72.1%]

[33.7, 34.7]

[5.0,5.6]

[15.0, 16.0]