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Preoperative Management of Medications
Zdravka Zafirova1, Karina G Vázquez-Narváez2, Delia Borunda3
1Section of Critical Care, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital System, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, Mail Box 1028, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Anesthesiology Clinics
|November 5, 2018
Summary
Preoperative medication management is crucial for patients undergoing surgery. A detailed plan for drug management ensures patient safety and treatment compliance.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Perioperative Medicine
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Patients often have complex medication regimens due to multiple comorbidities.
- Planned surgical and procedural interventions require careful consideration of pharmacologic therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the necessity of detailed preoperative evaluation of pharmacologic therapy.
- To highlight the importance of managing medications during the perioperative period.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing indications, drugs, dosing, and intervals of patient medications.
- Assessing implications of continuing or withholding agents perioperatively.
- Identifying risks of drug interactions and side effects.
Main Results:
- Complex medication regimens require thorough preoperative assessment.
- Perioperative drug management plans are essential for patient safety.
- Clear communication and patient comprehension are vital for compliance.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive preoperative medication management plan is necessary for patients undergoing procedures.
- Collaboration among specialists and clear patient communication are key to successful pharmacologic management.
- This approach minimizes perioperative risks and ensures treatment adherence.
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