British journal of anaesthesia
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Failure to discharge home after day-case procedures has a negative impact on patients, families, and hospital finances. There are currently no national paediatric data on the incidence and causes of unplanned admission. We determined the incidence of unplanned admissions after paediatric day-case anaesthesia, and identified risk factors leading to unplanned admission. ⋯ Paediatric patient physical status, some types of surgery and duration of procedure were associated with unplanned day-surgery admissions. Unexpected surgical complexity and patient discomfort in recovery were common factors.