Important Information To Review Prior to SurgeryThe guidelines below are not only for your safety, but to prevent delays or cancellations.Communication Is Key!At minimum, expect two phone calls prior to your visit to help expedite and create a seamless admission process. Show
Food And Drink
*You may brush your teeth, but please be conscientious to not swallow water or toothpaste. *Only take the medications that the Pre-Operative nurse instructs you to take on day of surgery with a small sip of water. If you have any new medications or questions please contact the surgery center and speak to a Pre-Operative nurse before doing so. *Possible Food And Drink Exceptions
The Pre-Operative nurse will give you instructions accordingly. Alcohol/Tobacco And Other Related
Products Please refrain from using any form of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaporizers, etc. after midnight prior to surgery. Notify The Pre-Operative Nurse And Your Surgeon If You:
Appropriate Attire Remove The Following Prior To Surgery:
Valuables Please leave your valuables at home. Valuables that are brought back to the clinical area will be given to the appointed family member/escort to hold onto during your visit. What You Need The Day Of The Surgery:
Why might a patient be advised to fast before a minor surgical procedure?Why are patients instructed to fast before surgery? Regardless of surgery type or site, we want the stomach to be empty before having anesthesia, because anesthesia can reduce your body's ability to protect and prevent food or acids from the stomach from entering the lungs.
Why is it a good idea to call a timeout prior to initiating surgery?In OR parlance, a time out is a pause that's performed prior to the initiation of an operative or invasive procedure. The goal is to ensure that it is the correct patient, the consent form matches the procedure to be performed, and the procedure is being performed on the correct side.
How do you prepare a patient for surgery?Preparing for Surgery
Stop drinking and eating for a certain period of time before the time of surgery. Bathe or clean, and possibly shave the area to be operated on. Undergo various blood tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, or other procedures necessary for surgery.
What is the best way to prepare your body for surgery?Prepare Physically. Stick to healthy foods. Your body needs good nutrition to fight infection and heal following surgery. ... . Avoid dehydration. ... . Practice the post-operative exercises your doctor recommends. ... . Avoid shaving or waxing. ... . Prevention of DVT/PE before surgery.. |