The success of a surgical procedure is significantly influenced by several critical factors. The safety of the patient is the primary goal. To this end, the term surgical preparation covers a number of procedures aiming to ensure the safety for the patient and a successful surgical intervention: verifying the indications, planning the intervention, identification of potential harmful factors, risks and countermeasures, patient education and documentation. Trauma surgery poses a particular challenge to preoperative preparation, especially due to urgent surgical interventions. Here, a standardized and evidence-based preoperative evaluation ensures a successful treatment of the patient.
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The success of a surgical procedure is significantly influenced by several critical factors. The safety of the patient is the primary goal. To this end, the term surgical preparation covers a number of procedures aiming to ensure the safety for the patient and a successful surgical intervention: verifying the indications, planning the intervention, identification of potential harmful factors, risks and countermeasures, patient education and documentation. Trauma surgery poses a particular challe...
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