Surgical clearance

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Surgical clearance, also known as preoperative medical clearance, is an evaluation to determine if a patient is healthy enough to undergo a planned surgery. [1] The primary objective of this evaluation is to identify any existing medical conditions or risk factors that may lead to complications during or after the surgery. [2] This allows healthcare providers to take necessary precautions and optimize the patient's health before the operation. The purpose is to lower modifiable risk during and after the surgery along with estimating total risk of undertaking the procedure. [3] Common tests done before surgery include chest x-rays, electrocardiogram (ECG), urinalysis, white blood count, and a pregnancy test. [4]

References

  1. "Having an operation (surgery) - Before surgery". nhs.uk. 2017-10-23. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  2. Blogs, Alt (2024-02-25). "Understanding Pre-Surgical Clearances What You Need To Know". TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  3. Riggs, K. R.; Segal, J. B. (2016-12-01). "What is the rationale for preoperative medical evaluations? A closer look at surgical risk and common terminology". British Journal of Anaesthesia. 117 (6): 681–684. doi:10.1093/bja/aew302. ISSN   0007-0912. PMID   27956664.
  4. "Tests Done Before Surgery". Johns Hopkins Medicine. Archived from the original on 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-05-08.