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What is the overall goal of preoperative evaluation?
What is the overall goal of preoperative evaluation?
- To administer premedication
- To perform routine physical exams
- To reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality (correct)
- To schedule surgery efficiently
Which is the greatest risk contributor to poor outcomes in perioperative patients?
Which is the greatest risk contributor to poor outcomes in perioperative patients?
- Anesthesia
- Patient comorbidities (correct)
- Age
- Surgery type
What is the purpose of premedication in preoperative care?
What is the purpose of premedication in preoperative care?
- To minimize pain after surgery
- To prepare the patient for anesthesia and surgery (correct)
- To administer medications routinely
- To induce sleep before surgery
How soon before induction should fluid intake be restricted according to available data?
How soon before induction should fluid intake be restricted according to available data?
What is the difference between morbidity and mortality?
What is the difference between morbidity and mortality?
What makes preoperative evaluation effective?
What makes preoperative evaluation effective?
What does inadequate preoperative evaluation lead to?
What does inadequate preoperative evaluation lead to?
What is the main goal of a consultation in the context of anesthesia evaluation?
What is the main goal of a consultation in the context of anesthesia evaluation?
Who is responsible for 'clearing' a patient for anesthesia?
Who is responsible for 'clearing' a patient for anesthesia?
What does the ASA classification tool help to determine?
What does the ASA classification tool help to determine?
Which ASA classification indicates a patient with mild systemic disease and no functional limitations?
Which ASA classification indicates a patient with mild systemic disease and no functional limitations?
What is the primary purpose of a preoperative assessment?
What is the primary purpose of a preoperative assessment?
What is the main goal of preoperative testing in anesthesia evaluation?
What is the main goal of preoperative testing in anesthesia evaluation?
What is the recommended timing for a preoperative evaluation?
What is the recommended timing for a preoperative evaluation?
What is emphasized as absolutely required on every patient during a physical examination in the context of anesthesia evaluation?
What is emphasized as absolutely required on every patient during a physical examination in the context of anesthesia evaluation?
What does thorough medical history assist in planning?
What does thorough medical history assist in planning?
Effective preoperative evaluation is based on BOTH ______ and physical examination
Effective preoperative evaluation is based on BOTH ______ and physical examination
Preoperative evaluation must always include, at a minimum: _____
Preoperative evaluation must always include, at a minimum: _____
Inadequate preoperative evaluation is associated with anesthetic ______.
Inadequate preoperative evaluation is associated with anesthetic ______.
Overall goal is to reduce perioperative ______ and mortality
Overall goal is to reduce perioperative ______ and mortality
Morbidity: unplanned, unwanted, undesirable ______
Morbidity: unplanned, unwanted, undesirable ______
In general, _______ antihypertensive medications prior to surgery.
In general, _______ antihypertensive medications prior to surgery.
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Study Notes
Preoperative Evaluation
- The overall goal of preoperative evaluation is to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality.
Risks and Outcomes
- The greatest risk contributor to poor outcomes in perioperative patients is inadequate preoperative evaluation.
- Inadequate preoperative evaluation is associated with anesthetic complications.
Premedication
- The purpose of premedication in preoperative care is to prepare the patient for anesthesia and surgery.
Fluid Intake
- Fluid intake should be restricted according to available data, typically 2-3 hours before induction.
Morbidity and Mortality
- Morbidity refers to unplanned, unwanted, undesirable outcomes or complications.
- Mortality refers to death.
Effective Preoperative Evaluation
- Effective preoperative evaluation is based on both thorough medical history and physical examination.
- A thorough medical history assists in planning anesthetic management and identifying potential complications.
Preoperative Testing
- The primary purpose of preoperative testing is to identify potential complications and optimize anesthetic management.
ASA Classification
- The ASA classification tool helps to determine the patient's physical status and predict potential anesthetic risks.
- ASA classification II indicates a patient with mild systemic disease and no functional limitations.
Consultation and Responsibility
- The main goal of a consultation in the context of anesthesia evaluation is to assess the patient's fitness for anesthesia.
- The anesthesiologist is responsible for 'clearing' a patient for anesthesia.
Preoperative Assessment
- The primary purpose of a preoperative assessment is to identify potential complications and optimize anesthetic management.
- The recommended timing for a preoperative evaluation is typically 1-2 days before surgery.
Physical Examination
- A thorough physical examination is absolutely required on every patient during anesthesia evaluation.
- Vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, must be evaluated during the physical examination.
Antihypertensive Medications
- In general, antihypertensive medications should be continued prior to surgery.
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