| Preoperative testing is recommended when an abnormal result is suspected based on clinical risk factors and the result will: |
- Establish a new diagnosis
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- Direct further beneficial preoperative testing or consultation
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- Impact decision to postpone or cancel surgery
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- Inform preoperative medication use
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- Influence type of surgery
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- Influence choice of anesthetic technique
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- Alter intraoperative monitoring or management
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- Change postoperative disposition
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- Establish perioperative risk profile for physicians and patient decisions
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