title: Preoperative evaluation of the surgical patient.
abstract: A thorough preoperative evaluation to identify correctable medical abnormalities and understand the residual risk is mandatory for all patients undergoing any surgical procedure, including oral surgery. Routine preoperative evaluation will vary among patients, depending on age and general health. This article addresses the preoperative evaluation of surgical patients in general, and the evaluation for general anesthesia in the operating room.
authors: Department of Anesthesia, Woodhull Medical and Mental Center, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA. Stephan.Petranker@woodhullhc.nychhc.org
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Petranker
authors: Levon
authors: L
authors: Nikoyan
authors: Orrett E
authors: OE
authors: Ogle
mesh_terms: D058109:Airway Management; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors