Peri Operative Care

Perioperative care refers to the comprehensive care provided to patients before, during, and after a surgical procedure. It includes a range of interventions and measures aimed at optimizing patient safety, minimizing complications, and promoting successful surgical outcomes. Perioperative care involves collaboration among various healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other support staff.

Preoperative Care

Preoperative assessment: A thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to assess their overall health status and identify any potential risks or contraindications for surgery.
Medication management: Reviewing and adjusting medications the patient is currently taking, including discontinuing or modifying certain drugs that may interfere with the surgery or anesthesia.
Preparing the patient: Providing instructions regarding fasting, hygiene, and other preoperative preparations. This may also include counseling and education about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes.
Anesthesia evaluation: If applicable, an anesthesiologist will assess the patient’s suitability for anesthesia and discuss the options available.

Intraoperative Care

Anesthesia administration: Anesthesia is administered and closely monitored throughout the surgical procedure to ensure the patient’s comfort and safety.
Surgical team coordination: The surgical team works together to perform the procedure while adhering to strict aseptic techniques and maintaining patient safety.
Patient monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs, oxygen levels, and other parameters to ensure the patient’s stability and early detection of any complications.

Postoperative Care

Recovery and monitoring: The patient is transferred to a recovery area, where they are closely monitored as they emerge from anesthesia. Pain management and other immediate postoperative needs are addressed.
Postoperative instructions: Providing the patient and their caregivers with clear instructions regarding wound care, medication management, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
Complication prevention: Implementing measures to prevent postoperative complications, such as infection prevention protocols, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, and early mobilization.
Patient education: Offering information and support to the patient and their caregivers regarding postoperative expectations, self-care, and signs of potential complications.