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.
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