Preoperative optimization

doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/aco.0b013e32834ef903

Preoperative optimization

Christopher Snowden,Helén Anderson-2011-12-10-Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

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TL;DRAbstract

The requirement for appropriate methods of risk stratification of surgical patients targeted at the reduction of postoperative morbidity, underpins the development of cost-effective preoperative optimization. Specific process-based and clinical measures may then be applied to the development of individualized perioperative care packages.

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The requirement for appropriate methods of risk stratification of surgical patients targeted at the reduction of postoperative morbidity, underpins the development of cost-effective preoperative optimization. Specific process-based and clinical measures may then be applied to the development of individualized perioperative care packages.

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MedicinePerioperativeIntensive care medicinePreoperative careComorbiditySurgical proceduresMEDLINEGeneral surgery

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