preoperative anesthesia clearance Archives

THE MINI-COG: COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND SURGICAL OUTCOME

What is a Mini-Cog? Most anesthesia professionals have never heard of the Mini-Cog test, but recent evidence shows it can provide important prognostic information…

Nov 6, 2017

CLINICAL CASES FOR ANESTHESIA PROFESSIONALS

PREANESTHESIA CLEARANCE: TWO QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS

Many patients require preoperative clearance prior to surgery, especially patients with significant medical problems or at extremes of age. Preanesthesia evaluation reduces surgical and…

May 3, 2017 3 Comments

CLINICAL CASES FOR ANESTHESIA PROFESSIONALS

SHOULD YOU CANCEL SURGERY FOR A LOW POTASSIUM LEVEL OF 3.4 mEq/L?

Clinical Case of the Month: You’re medical director for a busy outpatient surgery center. An RN routinely does the preoperative screening by telephoning each…

Mar 24, 2010 83 Comments

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