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Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting

Infographic by Dr. Jesse Burk-Rafel
@jbrafel

> 8 hours - Heavy foods (fried/fatty) and
for Preoperative Fasting ... pulmonary Aspiration: Application ... #Preoperative #Fasting ... #Guidelines #Anesthesia ... #EBM #VisualAbstract
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Hormone (GH) test (2 hours ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing