To highlight all parties' roles in ensuring patient safety, the ASA has offered pre-surgery suggestions for patients to be aware of before undergoing surgery.
Here are five details to know:
1. Patients ought to seek physician anesthesiologists to carry out and lead their anesthesia care, as physician anesthesiologists will best perform anesthesia and monitor vital body functions effectively throughout the operation.
2. The ASA recommends patients and physicians practice open communication to ensure the safest care. Patients should ask any questions they may have and be upfront with physicians about any issues, concerns or information.
3. In order for the procedure and recovery to go as planned, patients should provide anesthesiologists with relevant details pertaining to health, physical activity, sleep issues or conditions, chronic health issues such as heart, lung liver or kidney problems/diseases, allergies or other medical conditions.
4. Patients will recover best if physicians know about their use of recreational or illicit drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, narcotics and stimulants.
5. Patients and physicians should be on the same page regarding recovery and getting back to one's normal routine.
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