So I see a lot of gals on here talking about pre surgery blood work and or chest x-rays before a BA. But my PS Assistant said they were skipping mine. I'm 35 and pretty healthy but not sure if I should be worried.
Answer: No Blood Work Needed Before Your Surgery Decades ago, surgeons would obtain blood tests, a urinalysis, an EKG and a chest x-ray prior to any surgery, even for young, healthy patients. With passage of time and additional research and experience, it became clear that such testing had no impact on the surgery or the outcomes unless the patient had certain indications or needs for pre-op testing. The currently accepted guidelines by the major anesthesiology societies do not recommend any testing (except perhaps a pregnancy test) for patients under age 50 in good health. For patients over 60 (or over 50 in some locations), or those with underlying health issues like high blood pressure/heart disease/diabetes, then pre-op testing would be appropriate. This would be determined by the surgeon and possibly by the anesthesiologist. For your situation, nothing needs to be done other than perhaps a pregnancy test (you don't want to have elective surgery if there's any chance you're pregnant). Save your time, money, and discomfort!
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Answer: No Blood Work Needed Before Your Surgery Decades ago, surgeons would obtain blood tests, a urinalysis, an EKG and a chest x-ray prior to any surgery, even for young, healthy patients. With passage of time and additional research and experience, it became clear that such testing had no impact on the surgery or the outcomes unless the patient had certain indications or needs for pre-op testing. The currently accepted guidelines by the major anesthesiology societies do not recommend any testing (except perhaps a pregnancy test) for patients under age 50 in good health. For patients over 60 (or over 50 in some locations), or those with underlying health issues like high blood pressure/heart disease/diabetes, then pre-op testing would be appropriate. This would be determined by the surgeon and possibly by the anesthesiologist. For your situation, nothing needs to be done other than perhaps a pregnancy test (you don't want to have elective surgery if there's any chance you're pregnant). Save your time, money, and discomfort!
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September 9, 2015
Answer: No blood work i don't ever order blood work UNLESS there is some sort of indication for it--something in your past medical history, family history or medication profile that would indicate something might be amiss...I would not order blood work on a 35yo otherwise healthy female having a breast augmentation. Best wishes.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: No blood work i don't ever order blood work UNLESS there is some sort of indication for it--something in your past medical history, family history or medication profile that would indicate something might be amiss...I would not order blood work on a 35yo otherwise healthy female having a breast augmentation. Best wishes.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Preop labs I would say that getting pre op labs is a widely practiced preoperative precaution. If you physician does not feel that it is necessary you might check with your primary care doctor to see if they would recommend checking before surgery.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Preop labs I would say that getting pre op labs is a widely practiced preoperative precaution. If you physician does not feel that it is necessary you might check with your primary care doctor to see if they would recommend checking before surgery.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Pre-operative labs Thanks for your inquiry, I cannot tell what surgery you are having. If for example you are healthy and having a breast augmentation then you need no labs. If you are having a mommy makeover and for example take medications, have conditions, or history of conditions like anemia--then lab work could be warranted. Good Luck.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Pre-operative labs Thanks for your inquiry, I cannot tell what surgery you are having. If for example you are healthy and having a breast augmentation then you need no labs. If you are having a mommy makeover and for example take medications, have conditions, or history of conditions like anemia--then lab work could be warranted. Good Luck.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: No blood work before surgery? Hi... thank you for the question... Is the first time i see something like this... even though every PS have their routine... In my practice i always do Blood test and X-ray before a surgery along with a Cardiologist Clearance.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: No blood work before surgery? Hi... thank you for the question... Is the first time i see something like this... even though every PS have their routine... In my practice i always do Blood test and X-ray before a surgery along with a Cardiologist Clearance.
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