Assess patients after surgery

Description

Examine and assess the patient after the surgical procedure, checking the patient`s condition and helping with transferring the patient from the operating room.

Alternative labels

examine patient after surgical procedure
evaluate patient after surgery
examine patient after surgery
assess patient after surgical procedure

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Assess patients after surgery is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Anaesthetic technician: Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

Optional skill

Assess patients after surgery is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Assess patients after surgery – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022