Pre op Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs should be stopped pre op?
A
Insulin Lithium Antiplatelet/anticoagulants COCP/HRT K sparing diuretics Oral hypoglycaemics ACEi, ARB
2
Q
When should lithium be stopped?
A
Day before op
3
Q
When should anticoagulants be stopped?
A
7 days before surgery
Warfarin= 5 days
4
Q
When Should K sparing diuretic be stopped before surgery?
A
Held on the morning of
5
Q
When should ACEi and ARB be stopped before surgery?
A
Morning of
6
Q
When should COCP/HRT be stopped before surgery?
A
28 days
7
Q
What should be done for diabetics for glycemic control pre op?
A
Put first on list- minimum fasting time
Insulin infusion
