Chapter 18 The challenge of implementing ‘new’ preoperative systems Ross Kerridge SUMMARY This chapter will develop the concepts from the previous chapter, looking in more detail at: • changing approaches…
Chapter 10 The role of haematology in preoperative assessment Andrew Blann SUMMARY This chapter will outline: • the basis of the main haematological investigations • what these blood tests can…
Chapter 17 Changing the preoperative process – a review of the evidence Ross Kerridge SUMMARY This chapter will describe: • developing a model of perioperative care • the implications of…
Chapter 9 Preoperative assessment and management of neurological disease John AndrzejowskiStefan Jankowski SUMMARY This chapter will describe: • basic anatomy and physiology of the neurological systems • the role of…
Chapter 21 Developing protocol and guidance to support assessment services Paul Knight Liz Kenny SUMMARY This chapter will describe: • definitions of guidelines and protocols • approach to development of…
Chapter 13 Considerations in the preoperative assessment of paediatric patients Simon Moore SUMMARY This chapter will cover the following: • introduction and definitions • anatomical and physiological considerations • psychological…
Chapter 12 Preoperative pharmacological optimisation Jonathan Thompson Simon Young SUMMARY The chapter will describe: • the importance of a detailed medication history • common therapeutic treatments for systemic disease and…
Chapter 20 Developing a competency framework for preoperative assessment Hilary Walsgrove SUMMARY This chapter will cover: • the background to developing competencies for preoperative assessment • standards of practice and…
Chapter 19 Audit and evaluation of a perioperative service Ciaran Hurley SUMMARY • What does evaluation mean? • Why should perioperative services be evaluated? • What should be evaluated? •…
Chapter 16 Consent and the perioperative patient Christine Hughes SUMMARY This chapter will cover: • an overview of the legal framework for consent • a good practice approach to consent…
