Pre-operative Checks

Overview

• This module is designed for all primary care staff to assist with their understanding of Pre-operative checks and how this information should be applied in their daily working lives in primary care.
• The course contains a case study and multiple-choice questions.

Goals

• During this course you will learn:
  • What pre-operative checks are.
  • What the ASA scale is and why it is relevant.
  • About the risks associated with different types of surgery.
  • About patient-specific risk factors for surgery.
  • What a pre-operative assessment involves. 
  • What pre-operative tests are required.
  • About the role of primary care.

Topics covered