Preoperatiivisen

Preoperatiivinen is an adjective borrowed from English preoperative, used in Finnish to describe things related to the period before surgery. The inflected form preoperatiivisen is the genitive singular, commonly appearing in phrases such as preoperatiivisen arvion or preoperatiivisen valmistelun.

In medical practice, the preoperative phase includes evaluation of medical history, physical examination, risk assessment (e.g., ASA score), laboratory tests, imaging as needed, optimization of chronic conditions, medication management, anesthesia consultation, patient education, informed consent, fasting instructions, and planning for postoperative care, pain management, and rehabilitation. The goal is to reduce perioperative risk and ensure safe anesthesia and recovery.

The term is used primarily in Finnish medical literature, clinical notes, and patient information materials. It contrasts with perioperative (perioperatiivinen) processes that occur during the operation and immediate postoperative period. The concept emphasizes preparation before anesthesia and surgery.