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Preanesthesia Questionnaire

The information you supply below assists in the development of your anesthesia care. Please complete this questionnaire accurately and completely.

Patient Name _________________________________________

Age _________   Weight _______   Height _________

Date ____________

Allergies _______________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Current Medications (Prescription and Non-Prescription)______

________________________________________________________

Prior Operations _________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

 

Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions. These responses will help us provide the anesthetic that is best for you.

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 Question

 [  ] [  ] Have you recently had a cold or the flu?
[  ] [  ] Are you allergic to latex (rubber) products?
[  ] [  ] Have you experienced chest pain?
[  ] [  ] Do you have a heart condition?
[  ] [  ] Do you have hypertension (high blood pressure)?
[  ] [  ] Do you experience shortness of breath?
[  ] [  ] Do you have asthma, bronchitis, or any other breathing problem?
[  ] [  ] Do you (or did you) smoke?
Packs/day _____. 
Number of years _____.
Date you quit ________.
[  ] [  ] Do you consume alcohol?
Drinks/week _________.
[  ] [  ] Do you take or have you taken recreational drugs?
[  ] [  ] Have you taken cortisone (steroids) in the last six months?
[  ] [  ] Do you have diabetes?
[  ] [  ] Have you had hepatitis, liver disease, or jaundice?
[  ] [  ] Do you have a thyroid condition?
[  ] [  ] Do you have or have you had kidney disease?
[  ] [  ] Do you have ulcers or other stomach disorders?
[  ] [  ] Do you have a hiatal hernia?
[  ] [  ] Do you have back or neck pain?
[  ] [  ] Do you have numbness, weakness, or paralysis of your extremities?
[  ] [  ] Do you have any muscle or nerve disease?
[  ] [  ] Do you or any of your family have sickle cell trait?
[  ] [  ] Have you or any blood relatives had difficulties with anesthesia?
[  ] [  ] Do you have bleeding problems?
[  ] [  ] Do you have loose, chipped or false teeth, or bridgework?
[  ] [  ] Do you have any oral piercings, (such as studs or rings) in your tongue or lip?
[  ] [  ] Do you wear contact lenses?
[  ] [  ] Have you ever received a blood transfusion?
[  ] [  ] (Women) Are you pregnant?
Due date _____________.

 

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