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Patients undergoing major procedures will typically require an insulin drip perioperatively. • Glucose and potassium will need to be administered concomitantly to avoid hypoglycemia and hypokalemia, respectively. • The usual insulin treatment can be resumed once oral intake is established postoperatively. PERIOPERATIVE ANTIPLATELET AND ANTICOAGULATION MANAGEMENT Antiplatelet Agents • Some controversy exists over the use of aspirin in the perioperative period. • Traditionally, aspirin is withheld for approximately 1 week prior to invasive procedures to minimize bleeding risk.

Colonoscopy, cataract surgery, and inguinal hernia repair): Give 25 mg hydrocortisone or 5 mg methylprednisolone IV on the day of the procedure only. , cholecystectomy and hemicolectomy): Give 50 to 75 mg hydrocortisone or 10 to 15 mg methylprednisolone IV on the day of the procedure and taper quickly over 1 to 2 days to the usual dose. , major cardiothoracic surgery, Whipple procedure, and liver resection): Give 100 to 150 mg hydrocortisone or 20 to 30 mg methylprednisolone IV on the day of the procedure and taper to the usual dose over the next 1 to 2 days.

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