Before Surgery
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Arrive at the time specified by your surgeon’s office. This will allow for any pre-operative testing and preparation to be completed prior to surgery.
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You will be asked the same questions by multiple people throughout the pre-anesthesia process. This allows us to verify important information critical to the care we provide.
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An intravenous (IV) line will be placed in the hand or arm.
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Any medications brought from home will be sent home with family or designee.
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You will be asked to remove all hair pins, hearing aids, piercings, contact lenses, glasses, jewelry, dentures and partials. If a family member or designee is unavailable to take your valuables (jewelry, electronic devices, money, medications) the items will be inventoried and placed in a safe place prior to surgery.
Per hospital policy, St. Mary’s is not responsible for any lost, misplaced or stolen items.