Labs
Typically done on day of surgery for women who have regular menses.
What is a POCT urine pregnancy test?
Anyone having a cholecystectomy or someone who has known liver disease that is being addressed.
who does not have to have abnormal liver function tests reported to anesthesia and the surgeon.
Jardiance and Farxiga require holding instructions.
What to hold 4 days prior to surgery (including dos)?
New Left Bundle Branch Block.
What needs to be reported to anesthesia.
What is ideally done one day prior to surgery?
Undiagnosed diabetic with blood glucose 160 or higher
Who needs an A1C before surgery?
A1C 10.0. (GI patient)
What is the upper limit of reporting A1C to anesthesia.
When should patients stop prior to surgery?
Checklists are helpful for this.
What is a good practice to ensure that you have completed all tasks?
Needs a POCT urine pregnancy test on day of surgery
Who are patients that are post menarche, have a uterus, are pre-menopausal, and are least 8 years old?
Reporting or ordering of abnormal labs to anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration.
What are none?
Needs an EKG within 6 months of surgery
Who is a patient with cardiac issues (CAD, PAD, arrhythmias, HF, Pulmonary Htn, valvular heart disease)?
CBC and Creatinine are required within 3 months for patients on this medication.
What is methotrexate?
what is a BMP within 3 months of surgery?
Patients who need to stop eating solid foods the day prior to surgery.
Who are patients on a GLP-1?
All RNs who implement Best Practice in medication review.
Who reconciles outside facility medications and allergies from outside facilities?