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Pre-Operative Questionnaire

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Step 1 of 8 - Consent

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Welcome!

You've received a link to this questionnaire because you're planned for a procedure requiring anaesthesia or sedation.  This questionnaire allows you to share important information with your anaesthetist in order to tailor your care to you.


You may have already provided information to your surgeon or hospital. I apologise for the repetition, but confidentiality is a priority and it's generally safer to rely on first hand information.

I've aimed to make submitting this as easy as possible.  If you already have a document with your medical history, you can upload it on the last page of this questionnaire.  You can also take and attach a photo of your medication list rather than type it.


You don't need to retype information that's included in files you attach, but please read and consider all the questions and comment "see upload" if the answers are in your uploaded files.


You can pause and come back later or switch to a different device (eg start on your phone and finish on your computer).  To do this click on the Save and Continue Later text at the bottom of the screen.  You'll send yourself a link which you can use to continue from where you were up to.


Information shared via this questionnaire is secure, and remains confidential between you, your anaesthetist, your surgeon and your treating team. Aspects may be documented in your hospital record unless you advise otherwise.

Do you provide consent for your Anaesthetist to contact your other doctors and review your medical records and test results for the purpose of tailoring your anaesthetic for the planned procedure?

Please Confirm Your Consent to Selectively Share Your Medical Information*

To use this form you'll have to consent to proceed.

If you're not happy to provide that consent, please e-mail me at
pre-op@drrosshanrahan.com

Enter Your First and Last Name*
If you prefer to go by a different name, enter that here
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Patient age is under 18 years.  Please include some carer details...

Address

Please leave off the "+61" international code for your mobile number, and just start with "04........."

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If relevant, include which SIDE, ie LEFT or RIGHT.

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(include any problems family members have had)
Describe the most strenuous activity you've done in the last couple of months. What stops you doing more? Do you get out of breath or chest discomfort. Do you just get tired. Does another problem limit your activity?
  • - Do you have any false teeth or dentures?
  • - Any dental caps, crowns or veneers?
  • - Any broken or missing teeth?
  • - Do you have a beard?
If you have a serious or complex condition, please include the names of any other Doctors involved in their management.
If you've needed antibiotics or treatment in hospital in the last month or two, include details here.

COVID Related Questions

Timing of any recent COVID infection may have implications for anaesthesia and surgery.

Have you been diagnosed with COVID in the past 2 months?

Some Screening Questions

Before you continue, please review the following lists to make sure you haven't missed anything.

Heart Conditions
Have you ever had:
- Heart attacks
- Angina or chest pain on exertion
- A heart murmur
- An irregular heart rate or palpitations
- 'Fluid on the lungs' (pulmonary oedema)

Heart Conditions

Lung Conditions
Have you ever had:
- Asthma
- Emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- A recent chest or throat infection
- Previous smoking for more than 5 years
- Any current smoking
- Obstructive sleep apnoea

Lung Conditions

Gastointestinal Conditions
Have you ever had:
- Heartburn or reflux
- Stomach ulcers
- Liver problems

Gut Conditions

Other Conditions
Have you ever had:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Seizures
- Strokes/ TIAs
- Chronic pain conditions
- Kidney disease
- Is there any chance you could be pregnant?

Other Conditions

If you do have any of these conditions, but haven't mentioned them yet, please add something about them to one of the fields above.

Please check the boxes to confirm you have reviewed all the screening questions before continuing to the next page.

Describe what reaction you suffer.


Please List Your Current Medications and Doses.

- Skip this if you take no medications

- Don't forget Injections (insulin, Ozempic, Wegovy etc), Puffers (Ventolin etc) or Medication Patches (Norspan etc).

- If you have taken any weight loss injections (eg Ozempic, Wegovy) in the past 3 months, please include this and specify the date of your last dose.

- Extra space will appear if you enter more than 4 medications.

- Alternatively, you can attach a list or a photo of a medication list below

Medication Name
Medication Dose
When taken (morning/night etc)
 
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Important Fasting Advice Related to Your Medications

One of your listed medications above looks like it belongs to a class of medications called "GLP-1 Receptor Agonists".  Common examples are Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro Trulicity and Saxenda.

These medications are important to manage carefully around surgery, as they prolong the amount of time you need to fast to be safe for general anaesthesia or sedation.

If you are taking one of these medications you'll need to go on a "clear fluid" only diet for the FULL DAY BEFORE the day of your operation, as well as the morning of the operation itself.  Solid food and milk can remain in your stomach for many hours when taking these medications which can become a risk for surgery.

There's a good summary from the College of Anaesthetists describing the fasting rules at this link:

GLP1ra Patient Advice.

Please have a read of it.  You should get sent a copy of this message emailed to you once you complete this form as well.

Drop files here or
Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 4.
    You can upload a medication list instead of typing your medication list if you prefer

    Uploads

    You can use this section to attach files or images about your medical history.

    If you are completing this form on a smart phone you can take and add photos with the phone camera.  

    If you're using a computer, and want to add a photo with your phone, you can switch to your phone by pressing the "Save and Continue Later" button at the bottom of this page, and then sending an SMS to yourself to finish the questionnaire with your phone.

    Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 25 MB, Max. files: 4.
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      Final Confirmation of Details

      These three fields are particularly important to have correct.

      Just make sure there aren't any typos, click 'submit' and you're done!

      DD slash MM slash YYYY
      Please enter as DD/MM/YYYY

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