Preoperative Identification, Evaluation, and Optimization of the Highest Risk Patients

Abstract

Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be able to Describe medical conditions that predict patients at risk for a poor outcome Evaluate screening tools and algorithms to identify and manage high-risk patients preoperatively Implement key preoperative practices to improve outcomes for patients in American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status 3 or 4