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Pre-op Panic: Why Skipping the H&P is Like Forgetting Your Scalpel

Pre-op Panic: Why Skipping the H&P is Like Forgetting Your Scalpel

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In this episode Kelly and John discuss the importance of reviewing the Patient's H&P before surgery.


00:00 Episode 10 H&P

00:09 Introduction and Greetings

00:36 Upcoming Conference Announcement

02:05 Importance of Attending Conferences

03:58 Introduction to Patient History and Physical (H&P)

04:45 Key Elements of H&P for Surgical Assistants

06:00 Challenges and Best Practices in Reviewing H&P

08:55 Assessing the Patient Pre-Operatively

17:59 Understanding Surgical History and Its Implications

24:08 Medications and Their Impact on Surgery

33:26 Discussing Patient History and Communication with Surgeons

34:38 Physical Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis

35:46 Importance of Knowing Patient's Age and Body Habitus

36:42 Making Informed Decisions During Surgery

40:54 Understanding and Reviewing Lab Values

46:07 Contraindications and Patient Medications

53:34 The Role of Allergies in Patient Care

58:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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