Diabetic Patient Having Ambulatory Surgery | Management

Age of the patient

Gender of the patient

Is the patient pregnant?

Has the patient been adequately evaluated prior to surgery?

Does the patient have end-organ disease that requires intensive monitoring?

Does the patient require careful hydration prior to surgery?

Does the patient show evidence of CNS ischemia?

Does the patient have significant autonomic neuropathy?

Does the patient have difficulty maintaining glycemic control (either hyper- or hypoglycemia)?

Does the patient have a suitable social support network at home?

Is the patient able to return for medical evaluation in the event of a problem?

• the patient's blood glucose level?

• the patient's body temperature?

• the wound status?