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