The Importance of a Pre-Surgical Evaluation
Whether you are scheduled for a brief outpatient procedure or an intensive inpatient surgery requiring overnight observation, ensuring your body can safely handle anesthesia is critical. Most surgical teams mandate a thorough preoperative assessment to identify any hidden risk factors, such as underlying infections or cardiac irregularities, that could complicate your recovery.
Surgeons generally require this physical to be completed within 30 days of your operation date. Our goal is to provide your surgical team with a detailed risk stratification report so they can confidently proceed with your care plan or allow time to treat any discovered issues.
Provider & Attorney Referrals: We gladly accept referral patients for clearance exams. Medical offices can simply provide the patient with their specific clearance requirements, and our clinicians will handle the rest.
What Does a Pre-Op Physical Entail?
A pre-surgical assessment goes beyond a standard annual wellness check. It is specifically structured to verify that your cardiovascular and respiratory systems are strong enough to withstand surgical stress. During your visit, our providers will conduct:
Health History Review
A deep dive into your personal and familial health history, focusing on chronic conditions, known drug allergies, and any adverse reactions you or your family have had to anesthesia.
Medication Audit
An evaluation of all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements you take, alongside instructions on which to pause prior to your operation.
Physical & Vitals
Baseline documentation of your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and BMI, coupled with a targeted physical examination of your heart and lung function.
Optimization Advice
Practical guidance on how to prime your body for surgery, including nutritional adjustments, smoking cessation strategies, and post-operative planning.
Comprehensive On-Site Testing
Depending on your age, overall health profile, and the invasiveness of the scheduled surgery, your surgeon may request specific diagnostic data. We keep all testing under one roof to save you time and hassle:
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EKG
Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG): We assess your heart’s electrical activity to check for arrhythmias. We accommodate both in-house orders during your physical and third-party EKG orders from outside specialists.
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RAD
Digital Imaging: If your surgical team needs to evaluate your respiratory health, we perform rapid, low-dose digital chest X-rays on site.
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LAB
Extensive Laboratory Panels: We process pre-op blood and urine requirements, including Complete Blood Counts (CBC), Basic/Comprehensive Metabolic Panels (BMP/CMP), coagulation tests (PT/PTT with INR), Glucose, HA1c, MRSA screening, and pregnancy (HCG) testing.
How to Prepare for Your Visit
To ensure your pre-surgical clearance is processed as smoothly and accurately as possible, please follow these preparation steps before arriving at our Riverview clinic:
Get Medically Cleared Today
Cross one more thing off your pre-surgery checklist. Stop by Quality Urgent Care in Riverview for a comprehensive, walk-in pre-op assessment.