Preoperative Handoff Processes

Introduction: Preoperative handoff processes play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective transition of surgical patients from one care setting to another. These processes involve communication and information transfer between various healthcare teams. In this table, we outline the key preoperative handoff processes in different patient locations. Preoperative Location Handoff Process Outpatients – … Read more

Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Introduction: Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a versatile and indispensable medical tool used at the patient’s bedside for diagnostic purposes and to assist in various medical procedures during the perioperative period. Its history, evolution, and future trends highlight the remarkable progress made in this field. History of POCUS: The roots of POCUS can be traced … Read more

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