Perioperative management of the podiatric surgical patient.
Advanced thought and planning are required when preparing for podiatric surgery. In addition to appropriate procedure selection and follow-up, perioperative management has a key role in patient and physician satisfaction. Neglect of this aspect of podiatric care can also be a source of malpractice. This article analyzes many of the common medical treatments currently employed and makes recommendations for treatment before, during, and after surgery.
Kaczander
Bruce I
BI
William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA. drkaczdpm@aol.com
Cramblett
Jeffrey G
JG
Mann
Gurbir S
GS
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011032:Podiatry; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents