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Follow the instructions given to you by your physician.
- After Registration, Report directly to the Special Procedures Unit
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, not even water or
gum, unless approved by your doctor.
- Do not smoke
- Take you medicine as directed by your doctor. Use only a sip of
water to take your medicine
- You may brush your teeth, without swallowing any water
- Wear clean, comfortable, loose fitting clothing
- Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry or body piercing
- Insurance Cards
- Physician and Insurance Referrals
- Copy of your Advanced Directive/Living Will if needed for your
Medical Record
- A Responsible Adult to Accompany You Home
A Registered Nurse will review with you your history and complete
a short physical assessment that includes, temperature, blood pressure,
pulse and respirations. She may listen to your heart, lungs and touch
your extremities checking for pulses and skin temperature.
You will be asked to change into hospital attire, which includes
a gown, robe, slippers and cap. Medication may be administered if
ordered by your physician. A patient identification bracelet will
be placed on your wrist.
Once your procedure is complete, patients go to the recovery area
in the Special Procedure Unit where monitoring is conducted by skilled
nurses.
You will be released from the Medical Center only with your physician’s
approval. If your condition changes, you may be admitted to the medical
center.
Upon discharge you will be given a copy of instructions about the
care that you will require at home, which may include medication,
dietary restrictions, or physical restrictions. Please arrange for
transportation since you will not be
able to drive after your procedure.
You will receive a follow-up phone call from a Special Procedures
Nurse after your discharge to ensure that your recovery is proceeding
as expected.
If you experience any of the following problems after discharge
you should contact your physician immediately:
- A fever of 101 or higher within 2 days of surgery
- Shortness of Breath
- Significant or persistent nausea or vomiting
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Signs and Symptoms of Infection: including swelling, redness,
drainage, or pain
- Lightheadedness
If you experience any of these problems, and your physician is unavailable,
you should go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Providing quality care and service to our patients is the primary
concern of the staff in the Perioperative Department. The opinions
of our patients concerning their experience helps us determine how
well we are doing and allows us to make necessary adjustments to our
services to improve your care. We welcome your opinion.
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