Preanesthetic assessment
Preanesthetic Assessment
Preanesthetic assessment (pronunciation: pre-an-es-thet-ic as-sess-ment) is a crucial part of the anesthesia process, conducted prior to any surgical or non-surgical procedure that requires anesthesia.
Etymology
The term is derived from the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', 'anesthetic', referring to the substance that induces insensitivity to pain, and 'assessment', which means evaluation or appraisal.
Definition
A preanesthetic assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's physical and mental status before the administration of anesthesia. This assessment is conducted by an anesthesiologist or a trained healthcare professional under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The primary goal of this assessment is to identify any potential risks or complications that may arise during the anesthesia process and to plan an appropriate anesthetic strategy.
Components
The preanesthetic assessment typically includes:
- Medical History: A detailed review of the patient's past and present medical conditions, surgeries, allergies, and medications.
- Physical Examination: A thorough physical check-up focusing on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- Laboratory Tests: Depending on the patient's health status and the nature of the procedure, various laboratory tests may be ordered.
- Anesthetic Plan: Based on the findings from the history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, an anesthetic plan is formulated.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preanesthetic assessment
- Wikipedia's article - Preanesthetic assessment
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