Abstract: Challenging patients in an ambulatory setting.

Authors:

Stierer T, Fleisher LA.

Institution:

The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 600 North Wolfe Street, Carnegie 280, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

Source:

Anesthesiol Clin North America. 2003 Jun;21(2):243-61.

Abstract:

An increasing number of surgical procedures are now performed on an ambulatory basis. This article reviews these conditions and defines the appropriate preoperative evaluation and perioperative management. Our goal is to define those patients who would benefit in having care in an inpatient setting or those who require more intensive medical evaluation or preparation prior to outpatient surgery.

Keywords:

Anaesthesia Surgery Preassessment