Preoperative Evaluation andchoice of Anesthetic Technique

Preoperative evaluation and preparation for anesthesia begins when the anesthesiologistreviews the patient’s medical record and visitsthe patient the day before elective surgery

Important aspects of thepreoperative evaluation include:

•History•Review of current drug therapy•Physical examination•Interpretation of laboratory data•Consent•Planned management of anesthesia•Methods available for relief of post operative pain•Fasting•Assignment the physical status classification•Premedication

History

•Previous adverse responses related to anesthesia 2.Allergic reactions3.Prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis4.Delayed awakening5.Nausea and vomiting6.Hoarseness7.Myalgia8.Hemorrhage9.Jaundice10.Post spinal headache11.Adverse responses in relatives