Preoperative Testing

Pasternak, L. Reuven

doi:10.1007/978-0-85729-498-2_2

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“…In addition to NICE, Barnard [16] recommends a dipstick urine test in those older than 16 years to screen for evidence of diabetes. Pre-operative liver function tests should be performed in those with established cirrhosis or a history of liver disease, or excessive alcohol intake [18]. …”

Section: Pre-operative Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pre-Operative Assessment and Post-Operative Care in Elective Shoulder Surgery

Akhtar

Macfarlane²,

Waseem³

2013

TOORTHJ

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Pre-operative assessment is required prior to the majority of elective surgical procedures, primarily to ensure that the patient is fit to undergo surgery, whilst identifying issues that may need to be dealt with by the surgical or anaesthetic teams. The post-operative management of elective surgical patients begins during the peri-operative period and involves several health professionals. Appropriate monitoring and repeated clinical assessments are required in order for the signs of surgical complications to be recognised swiftly and adequately.This article examines the literature regarding pre-operative assessment in elective orthopaedic surgery and shoulder surgery, whilst also reviewing the essentials of peri- and post-operative care. The need to recognise common post-operative complications early and promptly is also evaluated, along with discussing thromboprophylaxis and post-operative analgesia following shoulder surgery.

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Section: Pre-operative Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is also the viewpoint of NICE [14]. Thus pre-operative clotting screens should only be performed in selective groups, namely those with a history of a bleeding disorder, liver disease, or malnutrition, or patients on anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin) [18]. …”

Section: Pre-operative Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%