pre·op·er·a·tive (pr - p  r--t v, -pr-, -p-r  -)adj. Preceding a surgical operation. |
preoperative (pre-op)
[prē·op′ərətiv′]
Etymology: L, prae + operari, to work
pertaining to the period before a surgical procedure. Commonly the preoperative period begins with the first preparation of the patient for surgery, such as when the surgery is scheduled. Within 1 week, the preoperative patient has relevant studies, labs, x-ray, and a history and physical examination. It ends with the induction of anesthesia in the operating suite.
preoperative
preceding an operation.
preoperative care
the preparation of a patient before operation. The preoperative period may be extremely short, as with an emergency operation, or it may encompass several days during which diagnostic tests, specific medications and treatments, and measures to improve the patient's general well-being are employed in preparation for surgery.
preoperative cleansing
preparation of the patient and surgical personnel to minimize contamination of the wound. See also scrub (2).
preoperative scrub-up
see surgical scrub.
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