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Pre Surgery Meeting by Xenon Health

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Pre Surgery Meeting by Xenon Health

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  1. Pre-Surgical Services

  2. What are Pre-Surgical Services? • Pre-admission appointment up to a month in advance • Healthcare provider will conduct a pre-surgical assessment, go over any specific instructions, and conduct any required testing before the procedure • Pre-operative teaching and care planning to help ensure a satisfying surgical experience for the patient and patient’s family

  3. What to Expect Before Surgery when Anesthesia is Involved • Medical professional will • Gather patient’s medical history • Conduct a physical to ensure that the patient may undergo the procedure safely • Patients will be given the appropriate information regarding the procedure, including any special instructions regarding intake of food and liquids. • Patients will also receive instructions on any necessary medications pre- and post-operation • Sometimes the anesthesiologist will consult with patients prior to the day of the procedure. Anesthesia providers will “review your health history, medications, allergies and past experiences with anesthesia, and recommend the best plan for your care”

  4. Importance of the Pre-Surgery Meeting • Discuss Risks • Overall risk of anesthesia-related complications is extremely low, • it is the responsibility of the healthcare professionals to assess the risks of the procedure and anesthesia, decide on the optimal procedure to minimize any possible risks, and communicate and consult with the patient throughout the process • Patients should always inform their physician if there are any changes to their health, such as a cold, that might impact surgical care • According to a study published by The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, “a communication gap already exists between patients and physicians on the topic of [complementary and alternative medicine]”, indicating that anesthesiologists and other physicians must continue to work on improving communication during pre-surgical care

  5. Pre-Surgery Meetings can Reduce Anxiety • Doctors can work on clearly communicating information regarding the surgery, including the diagnosis, surgical process, and anesthesia to patients • A study shows that patients who report more knowledge of the surgical procedure and anesthesia also had lower pre-procedural anxiety levels. • Physicians can also find “reliable, valid information on patient pre-surgical risk factors, process of care during surgery, and 30-day morbidity and mortality rates […] for all major surgical procedures,” which can help physicians assess risk of surgery

  6. To learn more about our comprehensive anesthesia services, visit us at www.xenonhealth.com E-mail us at info@xenonhealth.com Call 888-894-5143

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