Implementation of a “Same Night” Appendectomy (SNAppy) Discharge Protocol: A Quality Improvement Initiative

In brief

This quality improvement initiative describes the implementation of a same-night discharge protocol for patients undergoing appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. The SNAppy protocol aims to reduce unnecessary hospital stays by safely expediting post-operative discharge, recognizing that prolonged hospitalization offers no clinical benefit for straightforward cases.

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