This session discusses which tests may be useful before surgery, including the NICE guidelines. It explains why false positives will outnumber true positives for most screening tests in most populations, even tests that are 99 % sensitive and 99 % specifi
This session describes why history and examination are important when planning anaesthesia. Identifying factors putting the patient at additional risk should be identified prior to surgery so that peri-operative planning can take them into account.
This session explores the preoperative issues of <br><br>(1) Restriction of oral food and fluid prior to anaesthesia and <br><br>(2) Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, to increase patient safety and decrease perioperative morbidity.
This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the
This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the
This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<p>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<p>CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the time spent
This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the
