Preoperative preparation involves multiple steps to ready a patient for surgery. These include:
Patient assessment: A comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s medical history, current health status, and potential risk factors. Informed consent: Ensuring that the patient understands the procedure, its risks, and benefits, and has provided written consent. Preoperative instructions: Providing guidelines on fasting, medication adjustments, and other preparatory steps. Physical preparation: Cleaning and marking the surgical site, and ensuring appropriate attire and equipment are available.
