Comprehensive Preoperative Assessment and Global Optimization.

Comprehensive Preoperative Assessment and Global Optimization.

Anesthesiol Clin. 2018 Jun;36(2):259-280

Authors: Shah NN, Vetter TR

Abstract
To successfully deliver greater perioperative value-based care and to effectively contribute to sustained and meaningful perioperative population health management, the scope of existing preoperative management and its associated services and care provider skills must be expanded. New models of preoperative management are needed, which rely extensively on continuously evolving evidence-based best practice, as well as telemedicine and telehealth, including mobile technologies and connectivity. Along with conventional comorbidity optimization, prehabilitation can effectively promote enhanced postoperative recovery. This article focuses on the opportunities and mechanisms for delivering value-based, comprehensive preoperative assessment and global optimization of the surgical patient.

PMID: 29759287 [PubMed - in process]