The preoperative evaluation: Use the history and physical rather than routine testing
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2004 January;71(1):63-70
January 1, 2004|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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ABSTRACTThe history and physical examination, rather than routine laboratory, cardiovascular, and pulmonary testing, are the most important components of the preoperative evaluation. The history should include a complete review of systems (especially cardiovascular and pulmonary), medication history, allergies, surgical and anesthetic history, and functional status.
