Pre-Operative-Testing (History and Physical)
Discuss recommendations for Pre-Operative surgical testing with your surgeon. You may be required to have a Pre-surgical physical, blood work, or EKG. The testing should be completed before the surgical procedure. The results should be faxed to the ordering physician and to our facility.
Hygiene
Take a shower the night before, or the morning of the surgery procedure to minimize your risk of infection. Teeth may be brushed; however, do not consume liquid after brushing. Do not wear contact lenses. Remove all make-up and nail polish. Do not wear lotions. Remove all body piercing if applicable.
Personal Belongings
Wear no jewelry and leave all valuables at home. The facility is not responsible for personal items, wallets, jewelry, etc. that is lost.
Clothing
Wear comfortable clothing that will accommodate large dressings, or tender surgery sites. Shoes should be flat and comfortable. Consider your type of surgery and wear the appropriate clothing. If you are having EYE, NECK, or HEAD surgery - we recommend wearing a button-down shirt.
During surgery, you will be provided with a patient gown. The staff will provide you with a bag to keep your clothing in during the procedure.
Support Arrangements
From Admission to Discharge, arrange for an adult family member or friend to stay with you at the facility during the entire procedure. Be sure to have a responsible person drive you and accompany you home, as you will not be permitted to drive yourself home after anesthesia.We suggest that you have a responsible party stay with you for the first night following your procedure. Adult patients with children should consider making child care arrangements for children. For 24 hours following surgery you could feel drowsy.
Parent(s) and/or Legal Guardian(s) need to accompany children to surgery, and must remain in the building at all times during the child's procedure. We encourage you to allow the pediatric surgical patient to bring his/her favorite book, stuffed animal, game boy, or security blanket.
Family and Friends
Limit the number of people who accompany you to the facility. To maximize the comfort of all visitors, we suggest that only 1 person accompany adult patients. For pediatric patients, only 1 parent, and/or legal guardian may accompany the patient into the perioperative area.
Language Translation Services
We have a roster of staff that is able to provide emergency translation services if you are unable to arrange for an interpreter to accompany you to the Surgical Center. The interpreter should remain at the facility until you are discharged. Anyone requiring translation services should indicate that need to our Pre-Operative Instructor, and every effort will be made to accommodate this request.
Health Status Changes
If you experience health changes between your most recent visit to your surgeon, or on the day of your surgery - notify your surgeon's office immediately.Females: If you suspect PREGNANCY, please notify the surgeon. Anesthesia and medications can be harmful to a developing fetus.
Day of Surgery Checklist
Follow any specific Discharge Instructions given by your physician regarding diet, rest, exercise and medication. These instructions are designed to aid in your recovery and prevent complications.
Following 12-24 hours after discharge:
The next business day following your surgery one of our Recovery Room Nurses will call you at home to see how you are doing.
