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PATIENT PORTAL

PATIENT INFORMATION

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

  • Your doctor will schedule your procedure with our office staff.
  • Your doctor will order any tests that need to be performed. These tests may include   blood tests, an EMG, and a chest X-Ray. In some cases, your insurance plan (such as an HMO)  may require that you have your tests done at your primary care physician's office or a designated lab site.
  • Please follow your doctor's instructions regarding pre-operative testing
  • A nurse will call you prior to your procedure to collect your medical history information and provide you with special  instructions for you to follow regarding your procedure. The nurse will also answer any questions you may have and instruct you regarding your arrival time on the day of the procedure.


BEFORE YOUR PROCEDUREi

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

  • If you experience any health changes such as a cold, cough, or fever; please call your doctor immediately. If necessary, your procedure may be cancelled and rescheduled as soon as possible.
  • Please make arrangements in advance for a responsible to take you home after your procedure. You will not be permitted to leave the surgery center alone if you have had any sedation or anesthesia. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home. Your procedure could be cancelled if you have not made these arrangements.



THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURE SCHEDULING and TESTING

THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

  • Do not eat any solid foods or liquid after 12:00 midnight
  • Solid foods includes candy and gum
  • Do not drink any liquids, even water, after midnight unless instructed otherwise

THE DAY of YOUR PROCEDURE

UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

  • Take any medications you were instructed to take with a sip of water.
  • Do not chew gum or eat breath mints on the morning of the procedure.
  • Dress in loose, comfortable clothing.
  • If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, please bring a case in which to store them.
  • Please leave your jewelry and other valuables at home. Remove all jewelry, including rings and wedding bands.
  • Bring your medical insurance cards and referral forms.
  • Please plan ahead to allow enough travel time so you will not be late.  Keep in mind that a time has been reserved for your procedure.

AT the SURGICAL CENTER

UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

  • On the day of your procedure, come to the Oxford Valley Pain & Surgical Center. We are located at 310 Middletown Boulevard, Suite 200, Langhorne PA 19047
  • Following the registration procedure, a nurse will prepare you for your procedure. You will be asked to change into a patient gown. You may be asked to possibly remove any dentures, contact lenses, wigs, hairpins, and jewelry.
  • You  may  be given written instructions about diet, activity, medications, and follow-up care.


UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

UNDERSTANDING TYPES of ANESTHESIA

  • The Anesthesiologist will meet with you to  discuss your anesthesia. The type of anesthesia that you will receive will be based on your needs.
  • General. You will receive medicine that will make you sleep and unable to feel pain.
  • MAC Anesthesia. "MAC" stands for Monitored Anesthesia Care.  Local or regional anesthesia will be used. You will also be given a medicine through an intravenous line (IV) that will make you very drowsy and comfortable during the procedure.
  • Regional Anesthesia. This is a method of numbing an area of the body by injecting medicine near a nerve. You will be given IV medicine that will make you calm and very drowsy. Examples of regional anesthesia include epidural and spinal anesthesia, arm blocks, and ankle blocks.
  • Local anesthesia. The doctor will inject medicine that will temporarily numb the surgical area.


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IN the OPERATING ROOM

DISCHARGE AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

DISCHARGE AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

  • A nurse will greet you in the pre-operative area following your procedure
  • If you  received any sedation or anesthesia, you will be temporarily transported to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) after your surgery. In the PACU, your temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and breathing rate will  be monitored  frequently.
  • To assist you in your recovery, nurses will ask you to take deep breaths to expand your lungs. You will be asked to move your legs and arms to check how awake you are; this also promote blood flow to your legs. If you are in pain, tell the nurse so that you can receive some pain relief medication when it is safe to do so.

DISCHARGE AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

DISCHARGE AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

DISCHARGE AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

  • A responsible adult must take you home and stay with your for the first 24 hours after the procedure. If these arrangements are not made, your surgery may be cancelled.
  • After discharge; you may feel sleepy, slightly dizzy, or nauseated. These side effects of surgery are possible and can last up to 24 hours following your procedure.
  • Eat a light diet for the first 24 hours following your procedure and follow any specific home care instructions you receive.
  • For your safety, you must wait for clearance to resume the followiing

  1. Driving
  2. Operating any equipment
  3. Signing any important papers
  4. Drinking any alcoholic beverages
  5. Taking any medicine not prescribed or acknowledged by your doctor.

 

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