The preoperative evaluation: use the history and physical rather than routine testing.
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Abstract
The history and physical examination, rather than routine laboratory, cardiovascular, and pulmonary testing, are the most important components of the preoperative evaluation. The history should include a complete review of systems (especially cardiovascular and pulmonary), medication history, allergies, surgical and anesthetic history, and functional status.