General Approach to the Surgical Patient

This module covers the perioperative management of the surgical patient, from preoperative evaluation and risk stratification through postoperative care and complications. You will develop skills in surgical history-taking, medication management around surgery, and chronic disease optimization (diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency). The module concludes with a comprehensive review of postoperative recovery, fever timelines, pain management, and complications across multiple organ systems.