Table 4 Set processing times for cohorts with the current practice and following the introduction of the 4S program
From: Improving perioperative management of surgical sets for trauma surgeries: the 4S approach
Set processing time in minutes, median (range) | A: Current practice (n = 30) | B: Following introduction of the 4S program (n = 30) | p valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall turnover time | 48.6 (16.3–94.1) | 39.4 (9.6–70.8) | 0.014 |
In operating room | 22.1 (3.9–49.4) | 17.5 (6.4–28.0) | 0.040 |
In sterilization department | 12.3 (1.9–42.0) | 8.4 (3.2–30.0) | 0.005 |
In purchasing department | 12.6 (0.0–23.9) | 11.8 (0.0–31.5) | 0.842 |