Preoperative Care & Consent

Question 1

Pre admission to preoperative care

Answer 1

• patient assessment and education
• discuss postoperative care (fasting, nutritional status)
• forms (consent)
• controlling commordities (medications)

Question 2

Perioperative medications

Answer 2

Benzodiapines - reduce anxiety, induce sedation and amnesia

Opoids - relieve discomfort during preoperative procedures

Histamines H2 receptor agonist - increase gastric pH, decrease gastric volume

Antacids - increase gastric pH

Anticholinergics - decrease oral secretions, prevent bradycardia

Question 3

Education about postoperative recovery

Answer 3

• mobilisation
• nutrition
• pain management
• deep breathing and coughing exercises
• leg exercises to prevent venous pooling and DVT complications

Question 4

Discharge planning

Answer 4

• expected duration of stay in hospital
• restriction after recovery
• physiotherapy

Question 5

Consent

Answer 5

• should be freely and voluntarily given

- properly informed (risks and benefits)