Preoperative Assessment Course

Preoperative Assessment Course is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

First Published: 05 April 2020
Updated: 08 March 2022
Expires: 29 March 2024

CPD: 32m of CPD

Course Overview:
A raft of potential complications can occur when a patient undergoes surgery. Detailed preoperative assessments and identification of high-risk surgical patients can reduce the risk of adverse events occurring and improve patient outcomes.

Topics:
• What are nurse-led pre-op assessments?
• How can we identify high-risk patients before surgery?
• What are preoperative best-practices for patients with a high BMI, older adults and patients with multiple comorbidities?

Need:
There are inherent risks for any patient undergoing a surgical procedure, such as an unplanned return to theatre, escalation to a critical care environment, disability and even death. Preventing poor outcomes and costly surgical complications is the priority throughout the perioperative phase. Knowing how to perform and report the results of a structured and detailed preoperative assessment, especially of high-risk patients, is essential to reduce the potential of harm through adverse events.

Purpose:
The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to update and expand your knowledge relating to preoperative assessments, especially in high-risk patients.

Learning Outcomes:
• Provide nurse-led care to patients during the preoperative period that is underpinned by best available evidence and improves the preparedness of patients for surgery.
• Be better able to recognise high-risk individuals during a holistic preoperative assessment to reduce risks associated with surgical interventions.
• Effectively communicate preoperative assessment findings to the appropriate health professionals to ensure patients receive continuity of care.

0.3 CPD