title: Perianesthesia assessment: foundation of care.
abstract: The preanesthesia assessment is an important tool for both the perianesthesia team and the patient. A complete and thorough preoperative assessment prepares the perianesthesia team to form the best possible patient care plan. By using the preanesthesia assessment as an opportunity to provide comprehensive teaching about the entire perianesthesia process, the patient is prepared and motivated for the best possible outcome.
authors.affiliation: Education Specialist and Nancy Strzyzewski, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ziolkowski
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Strzyzewski
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000592:standards*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors