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Pre-Procedure Instructions
A. Before Your Procedure
1. DO NO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE AFTER MIDNIGHT THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. NO BREAKFAST, NOT
EVEN A GLASS OF WATER, CHEWING GUM, OR HARD CANDY, as this could delay or postpone your
procedure.
2. Please check with the physician's office as to what medications should be withheld. If you are
able to take your oral medications the morning ofthe procedure, you may do so with a small sip of
water.
3. FOR DEVICE IMPLANTS ONLY: Please shower or bathe the night before and the morning of the
procedure with the provided Chlorhexidine Wash (a separate Instruction sheet has been provided).
This will be provided through the hospital or it can be purchased at DJS and Walgreens.
4. Notify your doctor if you develop any sign of illness before the procedure. Report symptoms such
as: high fever, sore throat, or other infection, breathing difficulties, or chest pain.
5. Please do not bring any valuables Uewelry, money, credit cards, etc) to the hospital.
6. If you wear glasses or hearing aids please wear them. if yo·u wear contact lenses please bring
your solution and lens case with you, or wear your glasses.
7. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Please bring a book or other diversion to help pass
the time in case of delays.
8. Outpatients must make arrangements before the day of the procedure for transportation. You will
not e able to drive yourself home because of the effe s of the anesthesia/sedation that you may
receive.
9. It is strongly recommended that all patients going home the day of the procedure have an adult
at home with them for the first 24 hours.
10. Follow all pre-procedure instructions from y9ur physician.
11. ·Please arrive to the hospital at your designated time. When you do arrive, please check in
with the receptionist located in the main lobby on the first floor. As your procedure time nears, a
nurse will bring you back to the pre-procedural area to prepare you for the procedure.
B. After the Procedure
1. You will be brought to the recovery area, and your blood pressure, pulse, breathing and when
applicable your procedural site will be checked frequently. You may have an oxygen mask or nasal
cannula on your face and may be connected to a cardiac monitor. These things are routine.
2. One your recovery time is over:
• Patients being admitted to the hospital will be taken to a room.
• Outpatients will be offered a beve age and a light snack. You will be expected to drink, urinate,
and walk with assistance before discharge.
3. Discharge Instructions regatdlng post-procedure care will begiven to you prior to your
discharge
home.
A. Before Your Procedure
1. DO NO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE AFTER MIDNIGHT THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. NO BREAKFAST, NOT
EVEN A GLASS OF WATER, CHEWING GUM, OR HARD CANDY, as this could delay or postpone your
procedure.
2. Please check with the physician's office as to what medications should be withheld. If you are
able to take your oral medications the morning ofthe procedure, you may do so with a small sip of
water.
3. FOR DEVICE IMPLANTS ONLY: Please shower or bathe the night before and the morning of the
procedure with the provided Chlorhexidine Wash (a separate Instruction sheet has been provided).
This will be provided through the hospital or it can be purchased at DJS and Walgreens.
4. Notify your doctor if you develop any sign of illness before the procedure. Report symptoms such
as: high fever, sore throat, or other infection, breathing difficulties, or chest pain.
5. Please do not bring any valuables Uewelry, money, credit cards, etc) to the hospital.
6. If you wear glasses or hearing aids please wear them. if yo·u wear contact lenses please bring
your solution and lens case with you, or wear your glasses.
7. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Please bring a book or other diversion to help pass
the time in case of delays.
8. Outpatients must make arrangements before the day of the procedure for transportation. You will
not e able to drive yourself home because of the effe s of the anesthesia/sedation that you may
receive.
9. It is strongly recommended that all patients going home the day of the procedure have an adult
at home with them for the first 24 hours.
10. Follow all pre-procedure instructions from y9ur physician.
11. ·Please arrive to the hospital at your designated time. When you do arrive, please check in
with the receptionist located in the main lobby on the first floor. As your procedure time nears, a
nurse will bring you back to the pre-procedural area to prepare you for the procedure.
B. After the Procedure
1. You will be brought to the recovery area, and your blood pressure, pulse, breathing and when
applicable your procedural site will be checked frequently. You may have an oxygen mask or nasal
cannula on your face and may be connected to a cardiac monitor. These things are routine.
2. One your recovery time is over:
• Patients being admitted to the hospital will be taken to a room.
• Outpatients will be offered a beve age and a light snack. You will be expected to drink, urinate,
and walk with assistance before discharge.
3. Discharge Instructions regatdlng post-procedure care will begiven to you prior to your
discharge
home.