What routine preoperative examinations are performed?
Disease description:
Female, 25 years old. Recently diagnosed with appendicitis due to physical symptoms and requiring surgical intervention. What preoperative examinations are typically performed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Hello! Preoperative examinations are a means of assessing the patient’s overall physical condition to ensure safer tolerance of surgery. Surgery refers to medical procedures performed by physicians using surgical instruments—such as resection or suturing—to maintain the patient’s health. So, what routine preoperative tests are typically conducted? Below is an overview addressing this question:
1. Cardiac function assessment: Electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiography should be performed to evaluate cardiac function.
2. Pulmonary function assessment: Chest computed tomography (CT) and pulmonary function tests should be completed.
3. Complete blood count (CBC): This helps identify conditions such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, or elevated white blood cell count.
4. Liver and kidney function tests, along with electrolyte panel.
