Epistemis

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

  1. Introduction and Objectives
  2. · Objectives of Preanesthetic Evaluation
  3. Anesthetic Clinical History
  4. · 2.1 Medical-Surgical History
  5. · 2.2 Previous Anesthetic History
  6. · 2.3 Usual Medication — Perioperative Management
  7. · 2.4 Allergies and Hypersensitivities
  8. · 2.5 Family History of Anesthetic Relevance
  9. · 2.6 Toxic Habits
  10. ASA Classification
  11. Systems Evaluation
  12. · 4.1 Cardiovascular System
  13. · 4.2 Respiratory System
  14. · 4.3 Neurological System
  15. · 4.4 Renal and Hepatic System
  16. · 4.5 Endocrinological System
  17. · 4.6 Hematological System and Coagulation
  18. Airway Evaluation
  19. · 5.1 Difficult Airway Predictors
  20. · 5.2 Additional Risk Factors for VAD
  21. · 5.3 Cormack-Lehane classification
  22. · 5.4 Anticipated Difficult Airway Management Plan
  23. Complementary Preoperative Examinations
  24. Perioperative Risk Assessment
  25. · 7.1 Surgical Risk Classification (by Type of Surgery)
  26. · 7.2 Pulmonary Risk — Reduction Strategies
  27. · 7.3 Preanesthetic Assessment Document
  28. Preoperative Fasting Rules
  29. Anesthetic Premedication
  30. Informed Consent in Anesthesiology
  31. · Mandatory Content of the Anesthesia IC
  32. · Special Consent Situations

The complete study guide is in the app

This page summarizes the outline. The full interactive study guide —with high-yield diagrams, clinical tables, and board review cases— can be read inside Epistemis, completely offline and ad-free.

Subject
Anesthesiology
Category
Clinical Specialties
Type
Study Guide
Sections
32
Reviewed
2026-08-02
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