Care of the Surgical Patient

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• Preoperative Evaluation
  • History
  • Physical examination
  • Testing
  • General references
  • Procedural Risk Factors
  • Patient Risk Factors
    • Cardiac risk factors
    • History of ischemic stroke
    • Infections
    • Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
    • Nutritional disorders
    • Age
    • Patient risk factor references
  • More Information

• Perioperative Management
  • Preoperative Medication and Comorbidity Management
    • Anticoagulants and antiplatelets
    • Corticosteroids
    • Other medications for chronic disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Heart disease
    • Pulmonary disease
    • Substance use
    • References
  • Preparation on Day of Surgery
    • Oral intake and bowel preparation
    • Preprocedural checklist
    • Preparation on day of surgery reference

• Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
  • References
  • More Information

• Postoperative Care
  • Airway and respiratory function
  • Fluids and hemodynamic status
  • Thromboembolism prophylaxis
  • Pain management
  • Mental status
  • Urinary retention and constipation
  • Wound care
  • Fever
  • Return to normal activity
  • Discharge precautions
  • References