What to Expect
Scheduling your surgery with the surgeon’s office and the hospital or outpatient facility Filling out the required paperwork from the facility or doctor Reading and following your preoperative instructions Medical Clearance if instructed by your doctor Making sure that any tests ordered are done 1-2 weeks prior to the surgery Stopping any medications as directed
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Your hospital team numbers much more than the admitting surgeon, internist, or pediatrician. The floor you are admitted to is often referred to as a unit. In a teaching hospital you will have, in order of seniority, interns, residents and fellows who will follow patients on more than one unit. These physicians-in-training belong to a
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You as a patient have the right to be actively involved in your care and make an informed decision as to procedures, treatment option and withholding of treatment. Make sure you understand what treatment or procedure you are receiving before signing the consent form. If you are unsure of the explanation you are receiving ask
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Hospital Admissions are for treatment of illness that cannot be treated at home or on an ambulatory basis Diagnostic Admissions are no longer commonly performed as they are not covered by most insurance plans The majority of admissions are emergencies through the ER or day of procedure admissions Being Admitted the evening before your surgery
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A line is a tube or wire that enters your body through a “port” – natural opening or one created by the physician. The purpose of lines is to: Monitor your vital functions. Record what is happening to all your organs such as your heart, lungs, and kidneys. Measure critical variables – for example, the
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Specialty Unit for Monitoring of Patients Following Surgery Subspecialization of Recovery Room Units exist for Care of Patients Following Cardiac Surgery, NeuroSurgery, etc. For Most Surgery the Stay in the Recovery is Relatively Short (1-2 times length of surgery) prior to transfer to room or discharge facility for ambulatory patients Lines and Monitors Vary –
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