The preoperative evaluation: use the history and physical rather than routine testing.
The history and physical examination, rather than routine laboratory, cardiovascular, and pulmonary testing, are the most important components of the preoperative evaluation. The history should include a complete review of systems (especially cardiovascular and pulmonary), medication history, allergies, surgical and anesthetic history, and functional status.
Michota
Franklin A
FA
Section of Hospital Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Frost
Shaun D
SD
D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000592:standards*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors