Pre-Surgical Preparation

It is important for patient to understand the importance of preparing oneself before surgery. But preparing before the procedure can be a difficult. There is a long list checklist of the things you need to do and do not; however, patients become mentally caught up that they forget to ask for explanations about it. Patients are required to start preparation right away.

Pre-surgical Evaluation

The surgeon will conduct an inquiry on the patient's health, medical history, and home lifestyles. Some of the patients are asked for MRSA screening and blood tests.

Fasting

Before the surgery, abstaining from food is suggested by the surgeon. Refraining from eating and drinking anything, such as light snacks, sweets, and water, is important. This is to avoid vomiting while you are under anesthetics.

Hygiene

In order to guarantee that blood circulation is in good condition, you are required to clear away all make-up and nail polish before the procedure.

Patient Education

The surgical group helps patient to learn all the information on the surgery, such as the benefits and risks and what to expect. Patient education may include one-on-one instruction from a healthcare provider, educational sessions in a group setting, or self-guided learning videos or modules. Informative and instructional handouts are usually provided to explain specific pre-surgical requirements.

Exercise

Exercise before surgery will help ensure that your body is as fit as possible before your procedure. A fifteen minute walk is far better than strenuous exercise.

Small instruments are secured in the robotic arms and thesurgeon sits at a console a few feet away and gets three dimensional real time views of the surgery from start to end.Itis already happening in many countries in Europe and theUnited States.

Before undergoing a robotic surgery, FDA tells patients to talk to their respective doctor in order to determine if da Vinci is the best surgical procedure for them. There are reports that the problems associated with robotic surgery aredue to lack of training in surgeons.

References:

nhs.uk/Conditions/surgery/Pages/preparing-for-surgery.aspx

nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/preparing-patients-to-undergo-surgery/5052645.article

surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Preparing-for-Surgery.html