Before your surgery, one of our qualified Registered Nurses will reach out to you for a pre-anesthesia screening call. Depending on your needs, you may also be asked to come to the Surgery Center for an evaluation by an anesthesia provider to determine the most appropriate plan for the day of surgery. Prepare to provide information including:
- Details about you general health
- Details about any chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
- Allergies to medications or other foods/substances
- Previous experience with anesthesia
- Details about recent hospitalizations or procedures
During the pre-screening call or visit, you will receive important details to help you prepare for your surgical procedure, such as:
- When to stop eating and drinking the day before the procedure
- Which medications you should take before the surgery
- Which medication you should stop taking before the procedure and when
- The type of medication the anesthesiologist is planning to use, with the caveat that plans may change