Pre anesthesia Assessment.pdf

Reference: Pre-Anesthesia Assessment document made by Dr. Raed Sami Altowairki | Anesthesia Resident, King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Pre anesthesia Assessment.pdf

Pre-Anesthesia Assessment

The pre-anesthesia assessment is a critical process in the perioperative workflow designed to evaluate a patient’s medical, surgical, and anesthesia history, identify potential risks, and optimize their condition prior to anesthesia and surgery.

Goals of Pre-Anesthesia Assessment

• Identify medical comorbidities that may affect anesthesia and perioperative outcomes.
• Assess the patient's functional status and physical condition.
• Minimize risks and formulate a perioperative plan.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for anesthesia.
• Reduce patient anxiety and address questions or concerns.

Key Components

1. Patient History

Medical History:

• Cardiovascular conditions: hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart
• Respiratory diseases: asthma, COPD, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
• Neurological disorders: stroke, seizures, neuromuscular
• Endocrine disorders: diabetes, thyroid
• Renal and hepatic

Surgical History:

• Prior surgeries and anesthesia
• History of difficult intubation or anesthesia-related complications (e.g., malignant hyperthermia, prolonged recovery).

Medication History:

• Regular medications, including anticoagulants and
• Herbal supplements and over-the-counter