Pre-op Panic: Why Skipping the H&P is Like Forgetting Your Scalpel

In this episode Kelly and John discuss the importance of reviewing the Patient's H&P before surgery.00:00 Episode 10 H&P00:09 Introduction and Greetings00:36 Upcoming Conference Announcement02:05 Importance of Attending Conferences03:58 Introduction to Patient History and Physical (H&P)04:45 Key Elements of H&P for Surgical Assistants06:00 Challenges and Best Practices in Reviewing H&P08:55 Assessing the Patient Pre-Operatively17:59 Understanding Surgical History and Its Implications24:08 Medications and Their Impact on Surgery33:26 Discussing Patient History and Communication with Surgeons34:38 Physical Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis35:46 Importance of Knowing Patient's Age and Body Habitus36:42 Making Informed Decisions During Surgery40:54 Understanding and Reviewing Lab Values46:07 Contraindications and Patient Medications53:34 The Role of Allergies in Patient Care58:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations