Anesthetic Considerations of Brain Tumor Surgery

Abstract

3.1 Aim of preoperative evaluation To obtain pertinent information about the patient's medical history and physical and mental Conditions, in order to determine which tests and consultations are needed. Guided by patient choices and the risk factors uncovered by the medical history, to choose the care plans to be followed. To obtain informed consent. To educate the patient about anesthesia, perioperative care, and pain treatments in the hope of reducing anxiety and facilitating recovery. To make perioperative care more efficient and less expensive. To utilize the operative experience to motivate the patient to more optimal health and thereby improve perioperative and/or long-term outcome.