ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM REPAIR (OPEN)
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]
Indication: AAA ≥5.5 cm in men (≥4.5–5.0 cm in women), symptomatic AAA of any size, or rapidly expanding AAA (>1 cm/year). Open repair selected when endovascular anatomy is unfavourable or patient preference.
Patient Position: Supine. Urinary catheter and arterial line placed.
Anaesthesia: General (with or without epidural). Blood products available. Cell saver used.
ANTIBIOTICS: [Drug and dose / Not indicated]
DVT PROPHYLAXIS: [Agent / mechanical / Not indicated]