Perioperative Care

Question 1

When should the patient stop taking oral fluids or solid food per oral before any surgery?

Answer 1

Solids: 6 hrs before
Clear fluids: 2 hrs before to avoid risk of aspiration.

Question 2

What is the regimen to follow considering skinpreparation for surgery?

Answer 2

shower with antibacterial soap

Question 3

If a surgery is delayed, oral intake of clear fluids shouldbe allowed until……. Hrs before surgery or intravenous fluids should be administered.

Answer 3

2 hrs

Question 4

For colorectal surgeries, chemical preparation for surgery includes…..

Answer 4

• before surgery: antibiotics: neomycin
• at induction of anasthesia: broad spectrum antibiotics. Given IV