Information
on
Peri-operative Care
Your cooperation will
facilitate a safe and smooth
surgery
BEFORE SURGERY
Assessment
To minimize the risks, the health care team
will interview you before surgery. We aim
to assess your physical condition and
medical history, clarify your queries and
tailor-make a care plan for you.
Your Medical and Drug History
Please provide detail information on:
1. Previous anesthesia and complications
2. Allergies
We are Here
to
Care for YOU
Peri-operative/Anaesthesia
Specialty Core Group
Hospital Authority
2008
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Drug
Food
Plastic/latex
Personal hygiene and skin Care
In order to minimize the risk of
wound infection, please take a
shower before surgery and keep
your nails clean.
Fasting
1. No foods or drinks at least 6
hours before anesthesia.
2. Fasting time for children may
vary. Please follow the
instructions from the health
care team.
3. Insufficient fasting time will
lead to backflow of the stomach content into
the airway during anesthesia causing severe
complications.
4. The regime of long term drugs
may have to be adjusted. Please
follow the doctor’s advice.
3. Physical disabilities
4. Body implants
Pace Maker
Screws & Plate
Artificial Joint
5. Chronic illnesses such as asthma,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus
6. Long term drugs such as anti- hypertensive,
anti-diabetic, anti- coagulant, hypnotic,
anti-depressant.
7. Infectious diseases such as hepatitis,
pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Preparation of surgical site
1. We may mark the site of surgery on your
body. Please do not remove it.
2. Depending on the type and site of the surgery,
we may have to shave the hair at the
operative area.
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Other information
1. Please remove the followings
before surgery:
* Detachable dentures:
dislodged dentures may cause
airway obstruction.
* Spectacles / contact lens:
to prevent eye injuries
* Metal ornaments such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, watch,
earrings & hairpins:
to prevent electricalinjuries
* Cosmetics, nail polish,
or artificial nails: to
facilitate clinical
observations
2. Please inform the health care team if you
have loose tooth.
3. On the day of surgery, if you
feel sick, such as fever,
cough, sore throat,
running nose, diarrhea,
nausea and vomiting,
please inform the health
care team for reassessment.
4. Please urinate before entering
the operating theatre.
Gentle Reminder
Smoking cessation can reduce the
risk of complications after surgery.
DURING URGERY
Your safety is our main
concern. We, as a team of
healthcare professionals, will
strictly monitor the operative
environment and to ensure the sterility of
surgical instruments at all times. We will
provide the best care for you throughout your
stay in the operating room.
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Correct surgery
To ensure correct surgery is done for you,
we will confirm your identity and required
operation at different points of time before
the procedure starts.
Position for surgery
Health care team will put you into the
required surgical position. Please relax and
cooperate with us.
Discomfort
You may experience some discomfort such as
headache, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, nausea,
muscle pain and tiredness. Please let the nurse
know if you do not feel well.
Pain
Post-operative wound pain is common but can be
relieved. The nurse will assess your pain level and
provide pain killers accordingly.
Surgical Wound
The size of the surgical wound varies with
different operations. The wound will be closed
with either stitches or staples which will be
removed a few days later, if needed.
Follow-up Visit
We may visit you later according to individual
condition.
AFTER SURGERY
You may be transferred to the recovery area for
observations.
Vital Signs Monitoring
This includes blood
pressure, pulse, oxygen
saturation, body
temperature and wound
condition.
Oxygen therapy
Oxygen may be administered through nasal
cannulae or face mask to enhance your oxygen
saturation. Please relax and breathe deeply.
The information is subject to change without notice. For
details, please contact your healthcare professional.
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