Table 6 Cost Parameters
From: Rapid standardized operating rooms (RAPSTOR) in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Cost Parameter | RAPSTOR ($CAD) | CS ($CAD) |
|---|---|---|
Mean staff (cost/hr./case) | 220.36 (n = 28) | 224.12 (n = 14) |
Instrument (cost/case) | 9.45 | 17.20 |
Mean Anesthesia (cost/hr./case) | 6.08 (n = 15) | 7.43 (n = 27) |
Post anesthesia Care Unit (mean cost/patient) | 669 (n = 19) | 723 (n = 11) |