Generalized Suggested Outline
Here is a generalized outline of what might be included in a topic entry for a surgical procedure. Consider it as a loose suggestion only. Certainly not all subjects will need this, nor is everything that may be relevant to a particular topic be included.
Things I Wish I’d Known From the Beginning: SOPs
- Introduction
- Classification
- Incidence
- Embryology
- Anatomic Defects of the Disorder
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
- Preoperative Evaluation and Therapy
- Anesthetic Management
- Preoperative management
- History
- Physical Examination
- Laboratory Evaluation
- Preoperative Preparation
- Premedication
- Intraoperative Management
- Monitoring, Vascular Access
- Anesthetic Agents and Technique
- Physiology of the Operative Position
- Anticipatory Management
- Airway, Bleeding, Hemodynamics
- Postoperative Management
- Ventilation Strategies
- Pain Management
- Postoperative Care
- Morbidity/Mortality
- Long Term Follow-up
- Case Presentation
- References