Preadmission for Inpatient Surgery at MidState Medical Center
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Preadmission Evaluation
In preparation for your surgery, you will be asked questions to help us plan your care. You can help my letting us know if you have any special religious, cultural, or personal needs. Also, please let us know if you have any seeing, hearing, or reading problems. A routine pre-operative evaluation must be done before your surgery. This may be done either in person or by telephone, depending on your history. If you have significant medical issues, we may request that you have an appointment in person. Please have the following information available:
- Current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
- Allergies to medication, food, soaps, dyes, tape, and latex
- Recent health problems (cold, flu, etc.)
- Chronic medical conditions (heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, etc.)
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
- Prior surgical procedures and anesthesia experiences
Depending upon the surgical procedure and your medical history, your pre-operative tests may include: blood tests, urine test, EKG, and X-rays. These may be done at: your doctor's office, the Preadmission Center, a MidState Medical Center lab, or any licensed laboratory. If you smoke, try to quit or cut down at least one to two weeks before surgery. Even stopping for a few days will improve the oxygen capacity of your lungs.
Improve the oxygen capacity of your lungs. It is a good idea to practice deep breathing exercises prior to your surgery. Deep breathing and coughing are important to help expand your lungs and clear secretions. Exhale normally through your nose, then close your mouth and inhale deeply through your nose. Hold for a count of five and exhale. Do these several times a day.
The Evening Before Surgery
Do not eat any solid food after midnight the evening before your surgery. Clear liquids can be taken up to 2 hours prior to your arrival at the hospital. Clear liquids include: water, clear fruit juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea and black coffee. You may be instructed to take some of your regular medications the morning of surgery.
On The Day Of Surgery
Please go to the Surgicenter as directed. Once there, your nurse will review what you can expect before and after surgery. Your IV will be started and you will be taken to the Pre-Op Room where the anesthesia care provider will talk to you about the anesthesia to be used for your surgery, and will again review your medical history (i.e., allergies, etc.). A family member may stay with you in this area, up until the time you are escorted to the Operating Room. Your safety is our prime concern, and you may be asked to verify your health information by all your caregivers.
After Surgery
The type of anesthesia and the amount of medication you receive will determine how long you will remain in the Recovery Room. Your family may remain in the galleria or leave the hospital.
Your Hospital Room
When your room is available you will be transported to your room by stretcher. Once there, your temperature, blood pressure, and surgical dressing will be checked by your nurse. You will be given medication to control your pain. Our goal is to keep you as comfortable as possible. After surgery, it will be important for you to do deep breathing exercises to expand your lungs and clear secretions.
Pain Management is Important
You can expect to have some degree of pain after your surgery. Ask for your pain medication if you are feeling any discomfort. A pain scale is used in our hospital. The nurses will ask you to describe your pain on a scale of 0 to 10. You will be medicated appropriately. REMEMBER to take it while the pain is still "little." If you wait too long your pain medication may not be effective.
Check List
- Unless instructed differently by your surgeon, do not eat any solid food after midnight the evening before your surgery. Clear liquids can be taken up to 2 hours prior to your arrival at the hospital. Clear liquids include: water, clear fruit juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea and black coffee.
- Bring your insurance co-payment or deductible, we will accept cash, check, or credit card.
- Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home. Please remove all body piercing jewelry. It is an infection and burn risk during surgery.
- Wear comfortable, casual clothing.
- Insurance identification card.
- Avoid using any cosmetics such as makeup, hair spray, cologne or nail polish.
- You may want to bring some reading material.
- If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you.
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Preadmission for Outpatient Surgery at MidState Medical Center
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Your surgeon has scheduled you for outpatient surgery at MidState Medical Center. To assist in preparing for your stay, we ask that you read these instructions carefully.
Preadmission Evaluation
In preparation for your surgery, you will be asked questions to help us plan your care. You can help my letting us know if you have any special religious, cultural, or personal needs that you may have. Also, please let us know if you have any seeing, hearing, or reading problems. A routine pre-operative evaluation must be done before your surgery. This may be done either in person or by telephone depending on your history. If you have significant medical issues we may request you have an appointment in person. Please have the following information available:
- Current prescriptions and over the counter medications
- Allergies to medication, food, soaps, dyes, tape, and latex
- Recent health problems (cold, flu, etc.)
- Chronic medical conditions (heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, etc.)
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
- Prior surgical procedures and anesthesia experiences
Depending upon the surgical procedure and your medical history, your preoperative tests may include: blood tests, urine test, EKG, and X-rays. These may be done at: your doctor's office, the Preadmission Center, a MidState Medical Center lab, or any licensed laboratory. If you smoke, try to quit or cut down at least one to two weeks before surgery. Even stopping for a few days will improve the oxygen capacity of your lungs.
The Evening Before Surgery
For your safety arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home, unless otherwise instructed by your surgeon. Do not eat any solid food after midnight the evening before your surgery. Clear liquids can be taken up to 2 hours prior to your arrival at the hospital. Clear liquids include: water, clear fruit juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea and black coffee. You may be instructed to take some of your regular medications the morning of surgery.
On The Day Of Surgery
Please go to the Surgicenter as directed. Once there, your nurse will review what you can expect before and after surgery. Your IV will be started and you will be taken to the preop room where the anesthesia care provider will talk to you about the anesthesia to be used for your surgery, and will again review your medical history (i.e., allergies, etc.). A family member may stay with you in this area up until the time you are escorted to the Operating Room. Your safety is our prime concern and you may be asked to verify your health information by all your caregivers.
After Surgery
The type of anesthesia and the amount of medication you receive will determine how long you will remain in the Recovery Room. Your family may remain in the galleria or leave the hospital.
Upon Returning To The Surgicenter
Your stay in our Surgicenter will be brief. Our goal is to make sure that you are stable before sending you home, where you can relax and recover comfortably. When you are ready for discharge, your nurse will review your instructions for home. Since it is not unusual to feel sleepy after receiving anesthesia, you must not drink alcohol, drive, or make important decisions for 24 hours.
Follow Up Care
Once home, follow the instructions given to you by the nurse and your doctor. Ask your surgeon when to return for your first follow-up visit. If at any time you need immediate attention, call your physician or come to the Emergency Room at the medical center.
Pain Management is Important
You can expect to have some degree of pain after your surgery. Ask for your pain medication if you are feeling any discomfort. A pain scale is used in our hospital. The nurses will ask you to describe your pain on a scale of 0 to 10. You will be medicated appropriately. When you are home, continue taking your pain medication as directed. REMEMBER to take it while the pain is still "little." If you wait too long your pain medication may not be effective.
Check List
- Unless instructed differently by your surgeon, do not eat any solid food after midnight the evening before your surgery. Clear liquids can be taken up to 2 hours prior to your arrival at the hospital. Clear liquids include: water, clear fruit juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea and black coffee.
- Bring your insurance co-payment or deductible in the form of cash, check, or credit card.
- Bring in your insurance identification card.
- Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home. Please remove all body piercing jewelry. It is an infection and burn risk during surgery.
- Wear comfortable, casual clothing.
- Avoid using any cosmetics such as makeup, hair spray, cologne or nail polish.
- You may want to bring some reading material.
- If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you.
Notes to family & friends
- Ask how long the surgery will take.
- Ask if and where you should wait.
- You will be told how the patient is doing after the surgery.
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Brief Overview:
Centrally located on the first floor at MidState, you can receive all your blood and EKG testing needed prior to your surgery. You can also meet with the Anesthesiologist and Registered Nurse at that time.