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Table 8 Execution time for each task defined (minutes)

From: Optimization and planning of operating theatre activities: an original definition of pathways and process modeling

Task

Timing (min)

Preparation

Start

Transport

From same building = 10

 

From a different building = 20

Enter Operating Sector

Std = 10

Preparation Room

Anesthesia Type C = 30

 

Anesthesia Type D = 45

Enter Operating Theatre

Std = 10

Anesthesia

An. A = 10

 

An. B, C, D = 15

Surgical Operation

EOT (Expected Operating Time decided by the surgeon)

End Anesthesia

Type A = 10

 

Type B, C, or D = 15

Exit Operating Theatre

To Intensive Care = 10

 

To the Recovery Room = 5

Recovery Room Stay

Std = 30

Transport to Intensive Care

Std = 10

Transport to Ward

To same building = 10

 

To a different building = 20

  1. Std = Standard Time