Physical Exam/Blood Test Before an Eyelid Surgery Normal?

Question

Age 51, no medications, no medical condition or health problems other than a current case of mild bronchitis. I'm having upper and lower eyelid surgery on April 3rd under general anesthesia. I'm told I need a physical with bloodwork and an EKG. I had a EKG 2 years ago but I'm told I need a more recent one. Does anyone know what they are testing for in the bloodwork that I need to request during my exam?

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Most states have specific tests that are required for either general or local sedation anesthesia.  This includes:  blood count, blood chemistries.  If you are over 50 in florida you also need an EKG that is less than one year old.  Most surgeons will order these for you pre-op to make sure that there are unknown abnormal labs or illnesses that the patient is unaware of.  If you have certain medical conditions, additional labs may be ordered.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Testing is really directed by you needs and your medical status.  Generally we like to see an EKG so we have a base line, and for blood work a comprehensive metabolic panel and a complete blood count.  Bleeding tests are not routinely performed because they are not that predictive.  If there is important individuals heath issues, this will direct the nature of your testing.  What is needed for surgery is one factor, and what is appropriate for general health reasons is another factor in determining the nature of the work up.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Routine blood work and an EKG is quite normal for pre operative patients over the age of 50. Especially when general anesthesia is being used. Physicians want to make sure that there is not some existing condition that is unknown that could cause any complications during or after surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Each office is different In the amount of tests that are performed prior elective cosmetic surgery. For patient's safety, it is important not to undergo elective cosmetic surgery if there is any pre-existing medical conditions that might interfere with anesthesia and the surgical procedure itself.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Routine blood work is not uncommon before surgery. This is to give an overall picture of key labs that can indicate problems if they are abnormal.

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