Preoperative Preparation and Planning of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2017 May;29(2):131-140. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2016.12.005. Epub 2017 Mar 11.

Abstract

Every patient is different and has the potential to respond unfavorably to anesthetic and surgical intervention. Preparation is the key to optimizing patient outcome.

Keywords: Airway assessment; Medical history; Medication reconciliation; Patient preparation; Perioperative antibiotics; Postoperative analgesia; Postoperative nausea and vomiting; Transference of care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Airway Management
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Oral Surgical Procedures*
  • Pain Management
  • Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / prevention & control
  • Preoperative Care / methods*