Issues to be addressed in relation to non-cardiac surgery* |
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*Decisions not to be made by junior surgical staff. |
• Need for protection from endocarditis |
• Anticoagulant control or indications to start |
• Anticipation of special problems in relation to underlying haemodynamics |
• Discussion of special risks with patient |
• Special anaesthetic advice |
• Monitoring/intensive care |
• Filters for intravenous lines in cyanotic patients |
• Prevention of venous thrombosis |
• Care with fluid load and electrolytes |
• Renal function—close observation, fluid charts |
• Drug administration |