Anesthesia in Peri-operative period

The time frame surrounding a patient’s surgical procedure is known as the perioperative phase. Admission to the ward, anesthesia, surgery, and recuperation are frequently included. The terms “perioperative” and “postoperative” are commonly used interchangeably to refer to the first and third phases of surgery, respectively. However, the word “perioperative” is most frequently used to refer to the first and third phases of surgery solely. Bettering the circumstances for patients before (and occasionally during) surgery as well as thereafter is the main goal of perioperative care.

The care provided before and after surgery is referred to as perioperative care. It happens at hospitals, surgical facilities that are connected to hospitals, standalone surgical centers, or doctors’ offices. During this time, the patient is being mentally and physically prepared for the surgery as well as for recovery. The preoperative phase, or “preops,” can be relatively long for elective procedures while it might be brief for emergency surgeries and the patient may not be aware of it. A treatment plan is developed for the patient using the information gathered during the preoperative examination.