In this episode, we explore the essential aspects of preoperative nursing care, which begins from the time a patient is scheduled for surgery until their transfer to the operating suite. Learn about the different types of surgeries, risk factors for surgical complications, necessary preoperative assessments, and patient education to ensure safety and optimal surgical outcomes. This episode also highlights important initiatives such as The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals and the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP).

All information in this podcast is sourced from the 12th edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing by Lewis.