Prescriptions postopératoires : principes et pièges

Both anesthetists and surgeons are concerned by postoperative orders. Nevertheless, audits document that formalization and safety of postoperative orders are incomplete, leading to an iatrogenic risk. Predetermined protocols which may cover the main fields of application of postoperative orders are analgesia, prevention of nausea and vomiting, thromboprophylaxis, and nutrition and hydratation.