Operative and perioperative details
| All PILs n=32 (%) | |
|---|---|
| Operative details | |
| Explanation of what will happen on the day of surgery | 13 (40.6) |
| The need for an ITU bed for the operation to proceed | 10 (31.3) |
| Description of the anaesthetic | |
| ‘General’ anaesthesia | 12 (37.5) |
| Mention of methods of pain control | 10 (31.3) |
| Description of the operation | 30 (93.8) |
| Type of operation proposed | 19 (59.4) |
| Approximate length of operation | 12 (37.5) |
| Perioperative details | |
| The need for tubes and drains | |
| Central line or peripheral cannula | 26 (81.3) |
| Catheter | 28 (87.5) |
| NG tube | 27 (84.4) |
| Feeding jejunostomy | 27 (84.4) |
| Chest drain(s) | 22 (68.8) |
| Abdominal drain(s) | 31 (96.9) |
| The need to be nursed in intensive care | 7 (21.9) |
| The need for input from allied health professionals: | |
| Dietician | 22 (68.8) |
| Physiotherapist | 30 (93.8) |
| Length of hospital stay | |
| Reporting of average length of hospital stay | 22 (68.8) |
| Reporting of increased stay if complication(s) occur | 7 (21.9) |
ITU, intensive therapy unit; NG, nasogastric tube; PIL, patient information leaflet.