Abstract:BackgroundAt least 50% of patients admitted to hospital for surgery take medicines to treat chronic diseases. Some medicines may interact with drugs used during surgery, but there are few situations that contraindicate this use. Most drugs must be maintained in the perioperative period, administering the last dose 2 h before surgery and restoring with oral intake. Others must be stopped, replaced or temporarily administered by another route. Heightened awareness and diligent documentation of patient medication… Show more
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