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Preoperative Procedures

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:49 am

Preoperative Procedures

A number of tests are ordered to assess the patient's health before surgery. Usually these tests are done a few days ahead, but because of the urgency of an appendectomy, the tests and surgery are frequently performed on the same day. Preoperative tests vary according to the patient's age and health, but a blood test, chest x-ray, and electrocardiogram (EKG) are standard.

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