A required assessment before surgery where an anesthesiologist evaluates the patient's medical history, current health status, and planned surgical procedure to determine the appropriate anesthetic plan. This phrase indicates a successful consultation where no factors were identified that would prohibit the patient from undergoing anesthesia safely.
Used to document the successful completion of a preoperative anesthesia consultation, indicating the patient is deemed suitable for anesthesia. It signifies the anesthesiologist's assessment has found no medical reasons preventing the safe administration of anesthesia for the planned procedure.
"Preoperative anesthesia consultation completed without contraindications. Patient is cleared for general anesthesia for scheduled laparoscopic cholecystectomy."
Preoperative notes, anesthesia records
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation