 Who will be in the operating room when I am having the surgery done?
When you are through the surgery, your care is in the hands of many people make up the team of operating room. The surgeon is naturally present and are likely to have assistants who can be doctors or other doctors, nurses and / or technology. anesthesiology Expert is also present - or of an anesthesiologist (known as the anesthesiologist) or nurse, a certificate (or ACC). Their mission is to prevent pain, your condition and treatment with the general needs of the patient. Some rooms have a ferrista which prepares and provides as well as circulating nurse, who assisted in patient safety and other needs in the room.
What are the pre-surgery appointments for? Why do I have to see so many people and answer so many questions?
Preoperative double date. First, are a chance for his team to get important information about you and your health to ensure greater safety and comfort. In addition, it is possible for you to ask any questions you may have about what will happen, make decisions about their choices and give informed consent.
What is informed consent?
Informed consent means that you, the patient is given treatment options for common and serious risks and expected benefits of each option and what the likely treatment (or no treatment). Also, you must give the possibility to request questiosn. Informed consent is usually given in writing and require the signature (the exceptions are very urgent).
What do I need to tell the anesthesiologist?
It is important that you be honest and comprehensive answer questions before surgery. These questions are about your overall health and medical conditions that may pose a risk to you. You should be prepared to discuss your medical history, family history of blood, medications, including nonprescription products, "smoking, drug use, past experiences with surgery and anesthesia, etc.
Will I need to receive blood for the surgery?
If you need a blood transfusion depends on your medical condition, type of surgery you have, your beliefs and personal preferences, etc. This should be the object of the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Why can't I eat or drink before the surgery?
You must not eat or drink before surgery. For the anesthesiologist will give you directions on how long you should fast. You should also refrain from smoking somethings require a different surgery that you are fasting, then the actual surgery (abdominal surgery, for example) or to reduce the chances of infection. Anesthesia is a risk, if it is given a very full stomach and can lead to so-called desire. In principle, the attempt occurs when stomach contents end up in the lungs - and this can lead to severe pneumonia and life-threatening situation.
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