RECOVERY TIME GUIDELINES (last ed. 7/25/16)
| PROCEDURE TYPE | RECOVERY TIME (hours) |
|---|---|
| Solid Organ Bx | 2 |
| Bone Bx | 1 |
| Lung Bx | 3 |
| Lymph Node, Thyroid, Superficial Bx w/ Sedation | 1 |
| Lymph Node, Thyroid, Superficial Bx w/o Sedation | 0 |
| Paracentesis <5L | 1 |
| Paracentesis >5L | 2 |
| Thoracentesis | 1 |
| Lumbar Puncture | 4 |
| Port | 1 |
| Port Removal w/ Sedation | 1 |