TY - JOUR
T1 - Preoperative Medical Testing and Preparation for Ophthalmic Surgery
AU - Sweitzer, Bobbie Jean
PY - 2006/6
Y1 - 2006/6
N2 - The prevention of complications during and after procedures is the most important goal of preoperative evaluation. Several studies have proven the utility of a patient history and physical examination when making a diagnosis. This article discusses preoperative testing and risk assessment as well as management for various conditions that pose challenges to anesthesia and or surgery.
AB - The prevention of complications during and after procedures is the most important goal of preoperative evaluation. Several studies have proven the utility of a patient history and physical examination when making a diagnosis. This article discusses preoperative testing and risk assessment as well as management for various conditions that pose challenges to anesthesia and or surgery.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ohc.2006.02.007
DO - 10.1016/j.ohc.2006.02.007
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16701154
AN - SCOPUS:33646423000
SN - 0896-1549
VL - 19
SP - 163
EP - 177
JO - Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
JF - Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
IS - 2
ER -