The preoperative phase begins when the patient, or someone acting on the patient's behalf, is informed of the need for surgery and makes the decision to have the procedure. This phase ends when the patient is transferred to the operating room bed. the patient for surgery. The length of the pre- operative period varies.

What is preoperative phase?

on November 11, 2019. Definition: The preoperative phase is the time period between the decision to have surgery and the beginning of the surgical procedure.

When should preoperative teaching begin?

Ideally, preoperative patient education should begin in the surgeon's office, continue through preadmission testing, and be completed at admission.