This teaching session is crucial for all medical professionals engaged in preoperative prescription. "Prescribing in Surgery: Prescribing in pre-op" offers an in-depth exploration and practical techniques for effective and safe preoperative prescribing. A must-attend for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their clinical practice, reduce medication errors, and optimize patient outcomes in surgical settings. Expand your knowledge, and collaborate with like-minded peers. Ensure the best preoperative care and improve your surgical outcomes by attending this session.

Learning objectives

To learn preoperative anticoagulation prescribing of warfarin and DOACs in standard and high risk cases
To develop understanding of how to manage insulin and antidiabetic drug prescription prior to and during surgery.
To understand how VRII is prescribed and appreciate how to manage hypoglycaemia whilst individual is on VRII
To grasp intra-operative steroid cover in adults receiving high dose steroids

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