Table 1 Discrete event simulation model parameters
Parameter in the DES model | Value |
|---|---|
Lab occupancy time distribution* | |
CBA procedure time distribution | 122.0 ± 39.0 min (FREEZE Cohort) |
RFA procedure time distribution | 160.0 ± 54.6 min (FREEZE Cohort) |
Non-procedural time | 38.3 ± 26.5 min (FAST PVI) |
Room turnover time | 20 min |
Lab scheduling method | Fully-flexible scheduling: each procedure starts as soon as the lab opens or as soon as the previous case is over |
Dedicated PVI case lab days | 3 preplanned cases (PVI) |
Shift begin time | 7:00 am |
First PVI scheduled time | 7:30 am |
Overtime start time | 6:00 pm |
Electrophysiologist delay | No delay (dedicated to lab) |
Patient operational delay | 20–30 min (5% of the time) |