Preparation:

 

“How would you get this patient ready for theatre?”

 

Investigations

·      Blood tests: esp BGHO

·      Cardiac imaging: ECG, TTE

·      HOPC imaging: esp CT neck, CT brain, USS placenta

Treatment

·      Regular meds?

·      New meds?

·      Fluids / blood products?

·      Reversal agents?

Phone calls

·      Theatre NIC

·      Anaes NIC

·      Blood bank

(Paeds)

·      Rapport/discussion/planning/expectations

·      Pre-med

·      Topicalisation

 

 

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