Key Questions Physicians Should Ask Patients before Surgery

KEY QUESTIONS PHYSICIANS SHOULD ASK PATIENTS BEFORE SURGERY 918-221-7809

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PRE-OP QUESTIONS TO ASK PATIENTS Past Medical History Evaluate the patent’s past and present diseases/illnesses, surgery, including complicatons Ask if the patent had a bad reacton to anesthesia and take steps to prevent this from recurring

Medications and Supplements Ask questons about medicaton intake and consider alternatve strategies if needed Enquire about supplements taken, as these can react with anesthesia and affect pain control

Immunization Status Check immunizaton history of pediatric patents before surgery Anesthesia or surgery may affect the immune response of the vaccine

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Pre-op Questions to Ask Patients Smoking Understand the patent’s smoking habits People who smoke have a higher risk of serious complicatons after surgery

Marijuana Ask about marijuana use as the drug can negatvely impact anesthesia Instruct the patent to avoid all types of marijuana

Sleep Apnea Anesthesiologists should evaluate patents for sleep apnea As anesthesia slows down breathing, sleep apnea increases risk of side effects

Stroke Ask patents if they or a family member has ever had a stroke or experienced heat stroke Stroke increases the risk of malignant hyperthermia

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