Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this practical, portable handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for all clinicians who need to perform preoperative assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of disease states relevant to anesthesiology and surgery and offers guidelines on history taking, physical examination, recommended diagnostic tests, and preoperative management. A chapter of case studies in preoperative evaluation is included. New chapters in this edition cover evaluation of the pregnant patient for non-obstetric surgery and preoperative assessment for specific procedures and locations, particularly out-of-OR and ambulatory procedures. This edition's more user-friendly format includes bullet lists and tables to facilitate quick reference.
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Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Risk Reduction and Risk Assessment Overview of Preoperative Evaluation and Testing Ischemic Heart Disease Nonischemic Heart Disease and Vascular Disease Pulmonary Diseases Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Hematologic Issues Renal Disease Hepatobiliary Disease Neurologic Disease Musculoskeletal and Autoimmune Diseases Psychiatric Disease, Chronic Pain, and Substance Abuse Miscellaneous Issues The Pregnant Patient for Non-Obstetric Surgery The Pediatric Patient Anesthetic-Specific Issues Perioperative Management Issues Organizational Infrastructure of a Preoperative Evaluation Center Preoperative Assessment for Specific Procedures or Location Case Studies in Preoperative Evaluation INDEX
