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Cost-comparison study of reusable and disposable rhinolaryngoscopes in a large English teaching hospital

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2022

O Morgan ,
M Elsayed Open the ORCID record for M Elsayed [Opens in a new window] ,
Y Ramakrishnan ,
J McGlashan ,
D Whynes  and
R McCahon Open the ORCID record for R McCahon [Opens in a new window]
O Morgan
Affiliation:
Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
M Elsayed
Affiliation:
ENT, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
Y Ramakrishnan
Affiliation:
ENT, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
J McGlashan
Affiliation:
ENT, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
D Whynes
Affiliation:
School of Economics, University of Nottingham, UK
R McCahon*
Affiliation:
Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Robert McCahon, Department of Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre campus, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK E-mail: rob.mccahon@nottingham.ac.uk
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Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to compare the cost per use of video-rhinolaryngoscopy using reusable and disposable devices in a tertiary referral centre.

Methods

A cost-comparison study was performed that utilised retrospective cost data and prospective utilisation data to compare the total costs of using reusable video-rhinolaryngoscopes versus a single-use alternative.

Results

It was estimated that 4776 and 1821 procedures were performed annually with reusable and disposable video-rhinolaryngoscopes, respectively. The cost per use was £66.61 for reusable devices versus £150.00 for disposable devices. The break-even point (i.e. when cost per use was equal, occurred at 1374 procedures per year). Thereafter, it was cheaper to use reusable devices.

Conclusion

Disposable rhinolaryngoscopes may present a cheaper solution to services with low rates of rhinolaryngoscope utilisation. However, for larger services considering replacement of their reusable rhinolaryngoscopes with disposable units, it is likely that the recurring costs will be prohibitive in the medium to long term.

Keywords

Cost ComparisonOtolaryngologyCostCost Analysis
Type
Main Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 137 , Issue 5 , May 2023 , pp. 541 - 545
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Footnotes

Dr R McCahon takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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