Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
When to stop COCP and HRT and when to re-start in surgical patients
A
stop 4 weeks pre-op
re-start 2 weeks after full remobilisation.
2
Q
When to stop lithium
A
day before
3
Q
When to stop ACE inhibitor or ARB
A
Day of
4
Q
When to stop potassium-sparing diuretic e.g. spironolaction
A
On the day of surgery usually
5
Q
Warfarin pre-op
A
Bridge to LMWH 5 days before. want INR less or equal to 1.5
6
Q
Metformin pre-op
A
Depends on how many meals will be missed, usually omitted.
