Today our topic of discussion is Preparation of the Patient Surgery.
Preparation of the Patient Surgery
Preparation of the Patient on the Evening before Operation
- Remove all jewelry and hand over them to the relatives
- Remove the lipstick and nail polish
- Shave the area to be operated
- After shaving, ask the patient to have a through bath and dress in clean clothes
- The patient should be reassured to prevent anxiety and fear of operation.
Preparation of the Patient on the Day of Surgery
- Help the patient to go to toilet and for mouth care
- Remove hair pins, clips, ornaments, false teeth, etc.
- Comb and tie hair with a ribbon
- Remind the patient and his relative about the fasting before surgery
- Check the orders for bowel preparation
- Clean the operation site with soap and water thoroughly dry the area with clean towel
- Cover the site with sterile towel and fix it by means of bandages
- Introduce nasogastric tube, urinary catheter if ordered
- Stop all medications unless specifically ordered by the surgeon.
Sending the Patient to Operating Room
- Administer the premedications to the patient one hour before surgery
- Check the vital signs
- Write the patients name, age, sex, ward, bed no, diagnosis, hospital number etc., on a identification card and fasten it on to the dress or as on arm to prevent mistaken identify . Ask the patient on to void just before sending to operating room
- Transfer the patient on to a patient trolley and cover him with clean sheets to prevent draught
- Never leave the patient alone on trolley
- Always send the patients charts with all reports
- Always send the patient with an attended up to the operation theater.
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