“Why is it necessary to see the anesthesiologist before surgery?”
My surgeon says that I need to visit the anesthesiologist before I have my surgery at the end of the month--but I don't get why it's necessary. Is there any reason why I need to see him before my actual surgery? What are we going to discuss?
2 Answers
Risks and benefits of type of anesthesia:
-Overall risk of securing your airway.
-Allergies.
-Past history.
-Family history.
-Co morbid conditions like diabetes, coronary artery disease, kidney failure
-Medications to be continued or discontinued
-Overall risk of securing your airway.
-Allergies.
-Past history.
-Family history.
-Co morbid conditions like diabetes, coronary artery disease, kidney failure
-Medications to be continued or discontinued
Usually we go over medical history to see if anything may be an issue such as diabetes for sugar control, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. We also evaluate any risk factors such as heart disease or lung trouble such as COPD. We go over fasting, pain management depending on your surgery.
