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Tampa Outpatient Preoperative surgery information, guidelines for the patients including food intake and medications to avoid.
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North Tampa Outpatient Surgical FacilityTampa Surgery Center Preoperative Care www.northtampaoutpatient.com
Pre-Op Care • Preparing patient prior to a surgical operation • Physical and psychological in nature • Help patients prepare well about the surgery and the effects of the same • Cater to individual patient based on their medical history • Focus on reducing the anxiety of a patient • Familiarizing patient with the environment to inculcate positive feelings www.northtampaoutpatient.com
Need for Pre-Op Care • Prepare well for post operative pain • Understand the medical procedures better • Reduce patient’s anxiety by providing appropriate information • Understand the pros and cons of the operation • Be well aware of the risks involved during the operation • Reduce surgery complications • Encourage quick recovery www.northtampaoutpatient.com
Physical Preparation • Obtain patient’s details like: • surgical background • anesthesia background • medical history, family history, social history • allergies • Lab tests, ECG, blood count and x-rays related to the infected part • Define time line for the surgery and post operative care • Food and medicine intakes that are allowed • Equipment used should be ready www.northtampaoutpatient.com
Psychological Preparation • Understand patient’s concern • Answer patient’s honestly • Allow patient to bring or be with their close ones to cope better with the fear • Postpone the surgery till the patient feels secured and prepared • Arrange the room with light colors and minimal objects • Take patient’s feedback and preferences www.northtampaoutpatient.com
Contact Us Tampa Outpatient Surgical Facility – North 5329 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa, FL 33647 Phone: 813-463-9762 Tampa Outpatient Surgical Facility – South 5013 N. Armenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33603 Phone: 813-875-0562 www.northtampaoutpatient.com