Preparation of the patient for theatre

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• describe the basics of preparation of the patient for theatre
• recognise the role that human factors may play
• discuss the importance of DVT prophylaxis
• explain the importance of tailoring required preoperative investigations based on the the woman’s condition and the operation required
• demonstrate understanding of the seriousness of surgery for elderly women and women with comorbidities

Mohamed Allam (2016, 2022)

This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations.

Perioperative care in adults NICE guideline [NG180]

Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment NICE guideline [NG125]

Routine preoperative tests for elective surgery NICE guideline [NG45]