Operative Risk

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (63 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Millions of surgical procedures are performed in the world annually. Becoming knowledgeable about the main benefits of careful evaluation and the potential risks of surgery is critical to provide the best outcomes in any surgical specialty. This activity introduces the concept of the operative risk, reviews the main preoperative risk factors, describes the main surgical risk prediction models, and explains the clinical significance of the operative risk assessment. This activity assists health professional teams in learning to make an objective benefit/risk assessment.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the meaning of operative risk.
  • Outline and classify the main factors that may affect the operative risk.
  • Explain the main surgical risk prediction models.
  • Review the clinical significance of the operative risk assessment and how an interprofessional team can use this assessment to improve patient outcomes.

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