Preanesthetic Evaluation — Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology · Clinical Specialties
How it begins
Estudio sistemático del paciente quirúrgico: historia clínica, valoración de riesgo, vía aérea, exámenes complementarios, ayuno y planificación anestésica integral
What it covers
- Introduction and Objectives
- · Objectives of Preanesthetic Evaluation
- Anesthetic Clinical History
- · 2.1 Medical-Surgical History
- · 2.2 Previous Anesthetic History
- · 2.3 Usual Medication — Perioperative Management
- · 2.4 Allergies and Hypersensitivities
- · 2.5 Family History of Anesthetic Relevance
- · 2.6 Toxic Habits
- ASA Classification
- Systems Evaluation
- · 4.1 Cardiovascular System
- · 4.2 Respiratory System
- · 4.3 Neurological System
- · 4.4 Renal and Hepatic System
- · 4.5 Endocrinological System
- · 4.6 Hematological System and Coagulation
- Airway Evaluation
- · 5.1 Difficult Airway Predictors
- · 5.2 Additional Risk Factors for VAD
- · 5.3 Cormack-Lehane classification
- · 5.4 Anticipated Difficult Airway Management Plan
- Complementary Preoperative Examinations
- Perioperative Risk Assessment
- · 7.1 Surgical Risk Classification (by Type of Surgery)
- · 7.2 Pulmonary Risk — Reduction Strategies
- · 7.3 Preanesthetic Assessment Document
- Preoperative Fasting Rules
- Anesthetic Premedication
- Informed Consent in Anesthesiology
- · Mandatory Content of the Anesthesia IC
- · Special Consent Situations
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- Subject
- Anesthesiology
- Category
- Clinical Specialties
- Type
- Study Guide
- Sections
- 32
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02