Table 1 Cost calculation scheme
Total cost = cost of each surgery + cost of hospitalization | |
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Cost of surgery | Cost of hospitalization |
# of OR nurse * hourly rate* duration of surgery | # ward nights |
Respiratory therapist hourly rate* duration of surgery | # Intensive care unit nights |
Cost of anesthetist | |
Cost of all surgeons involved per OR | |
Cost of consumables | |