Key result
Preoperative testing should be guided by the patient's clinical history, comorbidities, and physical examination findings rather than protocol, with specific tests indicated based on surgical risk.
Why the study?
What are the appropriate indications for preoperative testing before surgical procedures?
Population
Patients undergoing surgical procedures
Design
Review
Authors
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May support selective preoperative testing; leaves open prospective validation of outcome benefits.
What are the appropriate indications for preoperative testing before surgical procedures?
Preoperative testing should be individualized based on clinical history, comorbidities, and physical examination rather than performed as routine protocol.
Feely et al. (2000) conducted a review in Patients undergoing surgical procedures. Preoperative testing was evaluated. Preoperative testing should be guided by the patient's clinical history, comorbidities, and physical examination findings rather than protocol, with specific tests indicated based on surgical risk.
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