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Surgical
Patient Checklist
Unless
your surgeon gives you different instructions, please prepare
yourself for outpatient surgery using this checklist.
TWO
DAYS OR MORE BEFORE SURGERY
- Check insurance
coverage.
- Have pre-admission
tests, such as blood work and x-ray, completed.
- Arrange
for a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for
24 hours after discharge.
- If you develop
a cold or any other illness prior to your surgery, report this
to your physician.
- If applicable,
bring a copy of legal guardianship papers or Advance Directives.
DAY
BEFORE SURGERY
- Avoid smoking,
alcoholic beverages, and non-prescription drugs.
- Only take
your medication the morning of surgery if
instructed to do so.
- You may
receive a phone call from a nurse to briefly review your health
history and post-operative instructions to include home care needs
specific to your surgery.
- Call for
your time of arrival after 3pm the day prior to your procedure
@ 225-3290. Call Friday if you procedure is on Monday.
THE
EVENING BEFORE SURGERY
- Eat a light
meal.
- Drink non-alcoholic
beverages as desired.
- Prepare
anything you will need to bring to the hospital.
- Perform
any pre-operative preparations ordered by your physician.
AFTER
MIDNIGHT
Do
Not Eat Or Drink Anything unless
your physician specifically orders medications or clear liquids.
THE
DAY OF YOUR SURGERY
- Do
Not Eat Or Drink Anything
unless your physician specifically orders medications or clear
liquids.
- Leave jewelry,
money, and other valuables at home.
- Bring your
insurance identification card.
- Bring a
container to store your contact lenses or glasses.
- Bring reading
materials, knitting, etc. in case of delays.
- Wear loose
comfortable clothing.
- Plan to
arrive at the Outpatient Department at your assigned time (see
map for directions). This time is approximately one and
a half to 2 hours prior to your surgery and allows us ample
time to finish admission work, pre-operative preparations, etc.
- For you
convenience, the Outpatient Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cash or insurance prescription card
will be needed for payment.
AFTER
SURGERY
- Do
Not drive
a car, operate complex machinery, drink alcohololic beverages,
or take medications without physician orders.
- Postpone
important decisions and signing of important papers for at least
24 hours.
- Rest and
recuperate following written and verbal post-operative instructions
reviewed with you at the time of discharge.
- You will
need a responsible adust to drive you home and stay with you for
24 hours.
FOR
CHILDREN ONLY
- Talk to
your child about coming to the hospital.
- Arrange
for your other children, if any, to follow their normal activities
or stay with a friend or relative.
- Pack a favorite
toy or blanket.
- Observe
any special diet instructions given by your physician.
- If necessary,
bring bottled formula, milk, or juice.
- A brief
tour of the Outpatient Surgery area is available upon request.
Please call Toll Free 1-800-562-9753 ext. 3058 or 906-225-3058
to arrange a time.
If
you have any questions, please call your physician or the
Outpatient Surgery Department.
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