Before Surgery
Your surgeon and operating center staff will schedule a preoperative evaluation prior to your surgery. This will take place between 1 day to 3 weeks prior to surgery. This visit will be performed by a nurse using our guideline and working under our direction.
The purpose of this visit is to evaluate your medical status, perform additional testing as necessary, and treat medical conditions when appropriate. The goal is to optimize medical conditions and make your surgery as safe as possible.
The second part of the preoperative evaluation will take place on the day of surgery with a member of the Anesthesia Care Team. At this time, final medical evaluation will take place and a plan for your anesthetic will be devised.
The purpose of this visit is to evaluate your medical status, perform additional testing as necessary, and treat medical conditions when appropriate. The goal is to optimize medical conditions and make your surgery as safe as possible.
The second part of the preoperative evaluation will take place on the day of surgery with a member of the Anesthesia Care Team. At this time, final medical evaluation will take place and a plan for your anesthetic will be devised.
Preoperative Instructions
Before the day of surgery, you will be told the time of surgery and the time to arrive. You will also be given instructions about eating and drinking restrictions and which medications to take. Failure to comply with these instructions could lead to cancellation of your procedure.
During Surgery
You will have an IV placed. Appropriate medications will be administered, including a medicine to make you feel sleepy and relaxed.
There are different types of anesthesia. The type best suited for you depends on the type of surgery and your medical condition. The primary types of anesthesia are:
You will be closely monitored while you are in surgery and unconscious. A member of the anesthesia team will monitor your vital signs, your consciousness, and treat your medical conditions. One of the most important functions we perform is to take care of your breathing and ensure that you receive adequate oxygen throughout the procedure. A member of the anesthesia team monitors your status continuously throughout the entire process.
There are different types of anesthesia. The type best suited for you depends on the type of surgery and your medical condition. The primary types of anesthesia are:
You will be closely monitored while you are in surgery and unconscious. A member of the anesthesia team will monitor your vital signs, your consciousness, and treat your medical conditions. One of the most important functions we perform is to take care of your breathing and ensure that you receive adequate oxygen throughout the procedure. A member of the anesthesia team monitors your status continuously throughout the entire process.
After Surgery
When the surgery is completed, you will be transported to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) until the major effects of the anesthesia have subsided. We will continue to monitor you through this time. Discomfort and other conditions, such as nausea, will be treated. You will be able to leave the PACU when you are stable and adequately recovered from the anesthesia.
If you are going to go home, you will be transported to the extended recovery room. Any family members can join you at this point. When you are more awake, can drink and possibly eat a few crackers, and go to the bathroom, you may be released to go home.
If you are going to go home, you will be transported to the extended recovery room. Any family members can join you at this point. When you are more awake, can drink and possibly eat a few crackers, and go to the bathroom, you may be released to go home.
