| Questions?
We will do everything possible to make your experience
at the Hand Surgery Center positive and comfortable. If
you have questions, please do not hesitate to call us
at (513)-961-7740. |
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Come
Prepared
The prospect of any type of surgery is stressful. We encourage you
to discuss your upcoming surgery with your physician so that you will
know what to expect the day of surgery. You will be given or sent
a packet of instructions and medical forms needed for the day of surgery.
Follow the directions included in the packet.
You will also receive a phone call from a member of the Center staff
prior to your surgery. A nurse will discuss any existing medical conditions
and current medications that you may be taking. She will give you
important instructions for you to follow before your surgery. Following
these guidelines is very important for the comfort and success of
your surgery. If you do not receive a phone call, please call us at
513-961-7740 at least 24 hours prior to surgery.
Important
Instructions
Anesthesia
You
will receive important anesthesia instructions for you to follow
before your surgery. Following these anesthesia guidelines is very
important for the comfort and success of your surgery.
What
to Bring
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Insurance cards.
á If you have Workers' Compensation and insurance forms that need
to be completed, please take them to the Hand Surgery Specialists'
office.
á A list of current medications.
á If you use an inhaler, please bring it with you.
á If you are an insulin dependent diabetic, please bring your
insulin.
á If you wear contact lenses, bring the lens case.
Clothing
and Valuables
Please
wear loose, comfortable clothing and low-heeled shoes so it is easy
to dress following surgery. Sleeves should be loose enough to fit
easily over bandages. Your clothing will be stored in a locker until
you are ready to be discharged.
Do
NOT bring jewelry or other valuables. If you have a ring that will
not come off the operative hand, please go to a jeweler prior to
surgery and have it removed.
Getting
Home
You
MUST arrange for someone to drive you home following your
surgery. We also recommend that you have someone stay with
you for the first 24 hours following surgery. If you do not
have transportation home, your procedure will be canceled.
Taxi transportation is allowed only for patients having local
anesthesia or for those patients that are accompanied by an
escort. |
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Patients
Under 18
Parent(s)or
legal guardian must accompany patients under the age of eighteen.
They are required to stay at the Center during surgery and recovery.
Parents will be asked to remain in the waiting area while the child
is prepared for surgery. Prior to surgery, you will be able to join
your child once he/she is ready.
Food,
Smoking, and Medications
á Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before
your surgery unless your doctor or anesthesiologist instructs
otherwise. Food, liquids, water, candy, gum, mints and chewing
tobacco are all included in this restriction.
á Do NOT smoke after midnight the night before surgery.
á Our pre admission nurse will discuss your medical history and
current medications with the physician or anesthesiologist and
advise you about taking your medication the day of surgery.
á If you take blood thinner, please tell the surgeon before your
surgery.
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