Preoperative Evaluation In Pediatrics

Question 1

Major method in minimizing surgical complications

Answer 1

Preoperative risk assessment and evaluation

Question 2

Greatest perioperative risk:
Adults =
Pediatrics =

Answer 2

Adults - cardiovascular complications

Pediatrics - pulmonary and airway complication

Question 3

Components of preop evaluation:

Answer 3

History taking - most important
Physical examination
Laboratory examination
Patient education

Question 4

In history taking, focused review is on:

Answer 4

Cardiac
Pulmonary
Functional and hematologic status
Severe anemiaa

Question 5

PPS recommendation for routine labs for preop evaluation clearance.

Answer 5

CBC

CXR-PAL

Question 6

Get serum potassium as part of labs if patient is taking the ff drugs:

Answer 6

Digoxin

Diuretics