Preoperative Assessment & Patient Evaluation Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the preanesthetic evaluation?
Answer: To identify and optimize medical conditions before anesthesia
The preanesthetic evaluation identifies medical conditions that could affect anesthetic management and optimizes patient status before surgery.
A patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requires what special consideration during preoperative planning?
Answer: Plan for potentially difficult airway and heightened respiratory monitoring
OSA is associated with a potentially difficult airway and increased sensitivity to opioids and sedatives, requiring enhanced monitoring plans.
Which preoperative test is routinely indicated for a healthy 35-year-old male undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair?
Answer: No routine tests required
Healthy ASA I patients undergoing low-risk procedures do not require routine preoperative laboratory testing per evidence-based guidelines.
How should a patient's home SSRI be managed before elective surgery?
Answer: Continue throughout the perioperative period
SSRIs should generally be continued perioperatively as abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal syndrome.
What is the significance of the STOP-BANG questionnaire in preoperative assessment?
Answer: It screens for obstructive sleep apnea risk
The STOP-BANG questionnaire screens for OSA risk using 8 yes/no questions to identify high-risk patients before surgery.
Which aspect of anesthetic history is most critical to document during preoperative evaluation?
Answer: Prior neuraxial anesthesia complications
Prior neuraxial anesthesia complications such as post-dural puncture headache or neurological injury are essential to document and inform technique selection.