Question: What are the five reasons why patients are assessed before anaesthesia and surgery?

Answer

Question: What are the five reasons why patients are assessed before anaesthesia and surgery?

Answer: The five reasons for carrying out POA are:

1. Inducing a state of unconsciousness is dangerous without correct preparation
2. Anaesthesia has particularly profound effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
3. Pre-existing medical conditions can have a dramatic influence on the course of anaesthesia and surgery
4. To enable you to adequately prepare for an anaesthetic you must understand the patient's preoperative status
5. Full preparation of the patient and the anaesthetist minimizes the risk to the patient