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In the clinic. Preoperative evaluation.

Christine Laine, Sankey V Williams, Jennifer F Wilson

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |July 8, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    This review covers strategies for evaluating and reducing perioperative risk. It emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment in patient care.

    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Education

    Background:

    • Content derived from American College of Physicians (ACP) resources like PIER and MKSAP.
    • Developed by Annals of Internal Medicine editors with ACP collaboration.
    • Expert review provided by PIER and MKSAP editorial consultants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review strategies for evaluating perioperative risk.
    • To outline methods for reducing perioperative risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Content synthesis from established ACP clinical resources.
    • Editorial development and expert physician review process.

    Main Results:

    • Provides a review of current strategies for perioperative risk assessment.

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  • Offers guidance on mitigating identified risks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Highlights the need for comprehensive perioperative risk evaluation.
    • Emphasizes the role of clinical judgment in managing surgical patients.