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Assessment of fitness

Authoring team

Assessment of fitness for general anaesthesia is based around a screen of history and examination along with, depending on individual circumstances:

  • blood tests
  • ECG
  • pulmonary function tests
  • other investigations relevant to specific medical conditions

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