What does ESAC mean in SURGICAL

ESAC typically treats patients with conditions that require surgical intervention but do not pose an immediate life-threatening risk, such as minor trauma, lacerations, infections, and certain orthopedic injuries.

Unlike EDs, which handle life-threatening emergencies, ESACs focus on non-urgent surgical procedures that can be performed on an outpatient basis. This allows patients to receive timely care without experiencing long wait times or competing for resources with critically ill patients.

ESAC offers several benefits, including:

• Faster access to surgical care
• Reduced wait times and overcrowding in EDs
• Specialized care from surgeons trained in outpatient surgery
• Lower costs compared to inpatient surgery
• Improved patient satisfaction

Typically, patients are referred to ESAC by their primary care physician or urgent care clinic. They will schedule an appointment, undergo a brief assessment by a surgeon, and may have additional tests or procedures performed before their surgery. After surgery, patients will be monitored and discharged home with instructions for recovery.

ESACs commonly perform a wide range of outpatient surgical procedures, such as:

• Laceration repairs
• Wound debridement
• Fracture management
• Hernia repairs
• Removal of skin lesions
• Minor orthopedic procedures
• Endoscopic procedures