Before and After Surgery

BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY

• Your nurse will check your temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; and will verify your health history information given to the nurse over the phone. You will be asked to sign consent forms. You will be asked to change into a gown. Pre-operative medications may be given at this time.

• If your doctor has ordered tests that have not already been completed, they may be performed, provided that test is available at the Center.

• Your anesthesiologist will review your medical history and your test results (if applicable), and meet with you.

• You may choose to have your family join you upon completion of the nursing assessment.

• Parents will remain with children until time of surgery.

• When it is time for surgery, you will be taken to the operating suite by a surgical nurse and by an anesthesia care provider. The amount of time in surgery depends on your particular procedure.

• After surgery, you will return to your room. The nurses will monitor your recovery and care for you until your condition allows for your family/friends to join you.