Pre-Operative Checklist

Complete before patient enters the OT — OT-2026-0143 · Rajesh Kumar Sharma

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Patient Identification & Consent

Patient identity confirmed (name + DOB + wristband)
Informed consent signed
Site marked correctly (if applicable)
Allergies verified and documented

Investigations & Blood

Pre-op labs reviewed (CBC, LFT, KFT, coagulation)
Cross-match / blood arranged (if applicable)
ECG and chest X-ray reviewed
Imaging reviewed and available in OT

Anaesthesia Clearance

Anaesthesia pre-assessment completed
NPO status confirmed (≥ 6h solid, ≥ 2h clear fluids)
Anaesthesia equipment checked
IV access secured and functional

Site & Positioning

Operative site cleaned and marked
Patient position confirmed with surgeon
Anti-pressure measures applied
Electrosurgery plate placed

Medication

Pre-op antibiotics given (within 60 min)
DVT prophylaxis ordered
Existing medications reviewed