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Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports 1/2020

01-03-2020 | Preoperative Evaluation (BJ Sweitzer, Section Editor)

Preoperative Assessment for Inpatients

Authors: Joseph McComb, Chad Talarek, Ksenia Guvakova, Gordon Morewood

Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of the Review

This chapter will highlight several important concepts that are relevant to the assessment and optimization of hospitalized patients prior to the administration of an anesthetic.

Recent Findings

Patients admitted to hospital comprise a unique population. The risk-benefit ratio of pre-procedural investigations and the economic implications of specific management strategies may be significantly different than for patients managed on an ambulatory basis. The anesthesiologist must have a thorough understanding of these factors. Preoperative workflows provide effective coordination of the necessary resources and ensure that each patient’s procedure is completed as safely and efficiently as possible.

Summary

A working knowledge of reimbursement principles, expertise in local procedural workflows, and the ability to quickly and effectively screen patients for high-risk conditions place anesthesiologists at the center of the perioperative process and the financial viability of their inpatient facility.
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Metadata
Title
Preoperative Assessment for Inpatients
Authors
Joseph McComb
Chad Talarek
Ksenia Guvakova
Gordon Morewood
Publication date
01-03-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Anesthesiology Reports / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-020-00371-z

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