Peri-op

Question 1

Components of Lee RCRI score

Answer 1

1) High Risk Surgery (Intraperitoneal, intrathoracic, suprainguinal vascular)
2) Ischemic Heart Disease
- Note: does not include prior revascularization in absence of above
3) CHF History
4) History of stroke or TIA
5) Diabetes on INSULIN
6) Pre-op creatinine >177 umol/L

Question 2

For which procedures can anticoagulation be continued?

Answer 2

• Minor dental procedure
–Up to 2 teeth; root canal; periodontal surgery
• Minor derm procedure ie. biopsy
• Cataracts
• Endoscopic procedures not requiring biopsy