64 An Audit of Same Day Theatre List Cancellations

Abstract Introduction Given the reduction in elective operating during Covid pandemic, efficient use of theatre time is paramount to reduce waiting list times. The aims this audit were identify proportion patients who cancelled from lists on day, reasons for cancellation, and due non-adherence pre-operative fasting rules. Method previous 30 a single surgeon’s reviewed using electronic patient records, admissions teams list, surgeon recall numbers day cancellations. standards used perioperative adults children guideline European Society Anaesthesiology, local trust fasting. Results had been scheduled surgery paediatric plastic between April May 2021. 3 (10%) their planned procedures. Of these cancelling 2 (66%) rules, 1 (33%) parents choosing defer operation. Conclusions Non-adherence rules was an important reason cancellations list. A information sheet developed explain timings. Once sufficient receive sheet, will be repeated. If successful, it may sent all lists.