Importance of Pre-anesthetic Evaluation in Diagnosing Coexisting Asymptomatic Medical Conditions: A Report of Two Cases.
anesthetic risk
perioperative risk
preoperative assessment
preoperative preparation
surgery
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Historique:
accepted:
30
09
2023
medline:
1
11
2023
pubmed:
1
11
2023
entrez:
1
11
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The preoperative assessment of patients undergoing surgery, often conducted in pre-anesthesia clinics, plays an important role in ensuring patient safety and optimizing perioperative outcomes. This assessment aids in identifying underlying medical conditions that might otherwise remain asymptomatic until they manifest as complications during or after surgery. Through these two case reports, the importance of pre-anesthesia assessment is highlighted. The first case involves a 67-year-old male whose surgery for lymph node excision was planned. However, during the preoperative assessment, atrial fibrillation and pulmonary hypertension were identified, necessitating further intervention and treatment adjustments before surgery. In the second case, an eight-year-old child with a history of vomiting and abdominal pain planned for tonsillectomy was discovered to have congenital hypothyroidism through a vigilant preoperative evaluation. Timely intervention and consultation with an endocrinologist ensured a safe surgery without complications. These cases emphasize the role of preoperative cardiovascular assessment, the utility of electrocardiograms (ECGs), and the relevance of routine laboratory tests in reducing perioperative mortality. Hence, pre-anesthesia assessments are not mere routine steps; they are essential components of patient care that significantly impact perioperative results.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37908946
doi: 10.7759/cureus.46250
pmc: PMC10614173
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e46250Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Alanzi et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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