RT Book, Section A1 Benedict, Patrick E. A1 Tremper, Kevin K. A2 Longnecker, David E. A2 Brown, David L. A2 Newman, Mark F. A2 Zapol, Warren M. SR Print(0) ID 56621632 T1 Chapter 7. The Anesthetic Plan for Healthy Patients T2 Anesthesiology, 2e YR 2012 FD 2012 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-178513-6 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56621632 RD 2024/04/19 AB The main objectives in anesthetizing healthy patients are safety and efficacy.The purpose of the anesthetic history and physical examination in healthy patients is 4-fold: To elucidate the nature of the surgical problem and the specific requirements of the planned operationTo ensure that the patient is, in fact, healthyTo identify patient features that could complicate the anestheticTo ascertain and document patient expectations and preferencesA 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.