Hours to discharge decreased in both patients discharged to home and admitted to observation after implementation of the protocol
| Mean hours to discharge | Period | |
| PACU destination | Preimplementation | Postimplementation |
| Home | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| Observation | 16.6 | 12.4 |
| Total | 15.7 | 8.2 |
Overall difference p<0.001.
PACU, postanesthesia care unit.