Preoperative assessment and optimisation: the key to good outcomes after the pandemic
Scarlett McNally, Kariem El‐Boghdadly, Justin Kua, Ramani Moonesinghe
Abstract
Complications following surgery are common, predictable and often preventable. New preoperative assessment and optimisation guidance recommends clear pathways with triggers for interventions, patient involvement, shared decision making and team education, to help both patients and service efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsychological interventionPandemicKey (lock)Intensive care medicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical emergencyNursingInfectious disease (medical specialty)BiologyDiseasePathologyEcologyCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesHealthcare cost, quality, practicesHip and Femur Fractures