Key result
Preoperative history and physical examination remains a proven strategy for preventing perioperative complications.
Why the study?
Preoperative evaluation aims to prevent complications during and after procedures, with patient history and physical examination being key for diagnosis.
This article reviews preoperative testing, risk assessment, and management strategies to prevent perioperative complications.
Supports preoperative history and physical emphasis; confirms consensus but leaves open optimal implementation in prospective studies.
The prevention of complications during and after procedures is the most important goal of preoperative evaluation. Several studies have proven the utility of a patient history and physical examination when making a diagnosis. This article discusses preoperative testing and risk assessment as well as management for various conditions that pose challenges to anesthesia and or surgery.
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Bobbie Jean Sweitzer (2000) studied this question. Preoperative evaluation utilizing patient history and physical examination is a proven strategy for diagnosing conditions and preventing complications during and after surgery.
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