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Pre-operative assessment
Every patient undergoing anesthesia requires a careful pre-operative assessment. If the surgery
is scheduled in advance and the patient is not (currently) a hospital in-patient, the assessment
will occur in the pre-operative clinic. For patients who are already admitted to hospital,
which includes those patients undergoing emergency surgery, assessment will take
place at the bedside, occasionally (but not ideally) just prior to surgery. In any case, the goals
of the assessment remain constant:
1) To review the medical and psychological status of the patient.
2) To identify factors which may impact on the peri-operative course, to take measures to optimize
those factors and to delay surgery if necessary.
3) To inform patient, establish rapport, alleviate anxiety and obtain consent.
Related Glossary Terms
Airway assessment, ASA class, Clear fluids, Pre-medication, Pre-operative fluid deficit
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Chapter 2 - Pre-operative Evaluation
Chapter 3 - Anesthetic Techniques
Chapter 3 - Anesthetic Techniques
Chapter 5 - Pediatric Anesthesia