This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Sign in
Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Preoperative preparation

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Preoperative preparation should include:

  • explaining to the patient the exact nature of the problem and the surgery to be undertaken
  • the protocol of the day unit
  • fasting
  • need for an accompanying person
  • transport
  • postoperative restrictions on driving and the use of heavy machinery, HGVs in the succeeding days
  • avoidance of alcohol
  • drug requirements

This data, together with advice for example, about possible complications and when to return to work, can be given to the patient in printed form and is reinforced verbally by the preoperative assessment.

Create an account to add page annotations

Create a free account

Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.