Medical Expert for Anesthesia and Critical Care, Resuscitation (Revised June 2016)Preoperative Assessment Take a pertinent history, including co-existing disease, medications, allergies, previous anesthetic problems, and family history of problems with anesthesia. Identify important factors which may influence the perioperative period in patients with significant co-morbidities, including respiratory and cardiovascular disease, endocrine abnormalities and obesity. Explain how to assess fluid status and the need for patient optimization.Perform an appropriate physical exam, including...