Arrival in OR based on priority levels in operative management of small bowel obstruction
| Priority level | No. | Time from booking to arrival at OR, min; mean ± SD | No. (%) of patients arriving within expected interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 (< 60 min from booking) | 5 | 80 ± 17 | 0 (0) |
| E2 (< 480–720 min from booking) | 32 | 746 ± 893 | 22 (69) |
| E3 (< 4320 min from booking) | 4 | 2409 ± 1277 | 4 (100) |
| Protected OR time | 5 | 1582 ± 2892 | 4 (80) |
OR = operating room; SD = standard deviation.