Join us for the upcoming Round on Preoperative Evaluation and Criteria for Ambulatory Surgery, presented in collaboration with the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA). As the scope of ambulatory surgery continues to expand, careful preoperative evaluation and patient selection remain essential to ensure safe, high-quality care. This interactive session will review the latest evidence on patient selection for adult outpatient procedures, provide guidance on tailoring criteria to individual patient populations, and explore practical approaches to developing decision algorithms for high-risk cases. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to apply evidence-based practices to optimize outcomes and improve efficiency in the ambulatory setting.
After attending this round, the participants will be able to:
- Discuss current evidence related to patient selection for adult outpatient surgery
- Create customized patient selection criteria
- Create decision algorithms for high-risk patients
Participants are encouraged to access the following articles before the round:
- Rajan N, Rosero EB, Joshi GP. Patient Selection for Adult Ambulatory Surgery: A Narrative Review. Anesth Analg. 2021;133(6):1415-1430.
- Sweitzer B, Rajan N, Schell D, Gayer S, Eckert S, Joshi GP. Preoperative Care for Cataract Surgery: The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Position Statement. Anesth Analg. 2021;133(6):1431-1436.
- Rosero EB, Rajan N, Joshi GP. Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Suitable to Receive Care in a Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Center?. Anesth Analg. 2022;134(5):919-925.
- Rosero EB, Rajan N, Joshi GP. Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With Coronary Stents Suitable for Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers?. Anesth Analg. 2023;136(2):218-226.
- Rajan N. The high-risk patient for ambulatory surgery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2020;33(6):724-731.
