RT Book, Section A1 Benedict, Patrick E. A1 Tremper, Kevin K. A2 Longnecker, David E. A2 Mackey, Sean C. A2 Newman, Mark F. A2 Sandberg, Warren S. A2 Zapol, Warren M. SR Print(0) ID 1144111486 T1 The Anesthetic Plan for Healthy Patients T2 Anesthesiology, 3e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071848817 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1144111486 RD 2024/03/29 AB KEY POINTSThe main objectives in anesthetizing healthy patients are safety and efficacy.The anesthesiologist’s history and physical examination must precisely define the surgical problem, elucidate the requirements of the proposed operation, verify that the patient is healthy, identify complicating patient features, and ascertain and document patient preferences and expectations.A successful anesthetic plan must take into account the needs of the patient, the surgeon, and the anesthesiologist.Healthy patients can undergo most of their preoperative evaluation and preparation immediately before surgery.Extensive evaluation and testing are rarely necessary in healthy patients undergoing uncomplicated surgical procedures.Anesthetic monitoring has evolved greatly and is believed to prevent complications and improve outcomes.Healthy patients rarely require more than basic, noninvasive monitoring.Healthy patients occasionally undergo complicated surgical procedures that require additional and more invasive monitoring.Current principles of evidence-based medicine and outcomes research must be incorporated into the anesthetic plan for healthy patients.