Preparing for Surgery
You will be provided with a scheduled surgery date and reporting in time.
Fasting
For General Anaesthetic, nothing to eat six hours prior to your report time at Braemar Hospital. You can have small sips of water up to two hours prior to your report time.
For Local Anaesthetic/IV please check directly with Anglesea OMS.
For local anaesthetic, no fasting is required.
Medications
Take all your regular medications with a small sip of water.
Diabetic patients or those on blood thinners (Warfarin, Aspirin, Persantin, Dipyridamole, Dabigatran, Pradaxa) are to obtain specific advice from their surgeon.
Smoking
It is preferable not to smoke for at least 24 hours prior to surgery.
Illness
Let your surgeon or anaesthetist know if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of a cold or flu.
Are you ready for your surgery?
Please ensure you have completed the following tasks before your surgery.
Completed and returned your Braemar Pre-admission form? (if you are having a general anaesthetic)
Completed your Anglesea OMS Health questionnaire? (if you are having intravenous sedation or local anaesthetic only)
Have you read your information pack?
Have you organized a responsible caregiver? (not just a driver to drive you home)
Have you suitable food and drinks at home for after your surgery?
Have you confirmed your attendance for surgery?
Get in touch
Our support staff, specialist Registered nurses and surgeons are here to help. You are very welcome to contact Anglesea OMS if you have questions, or to arrange an Appointment/Referral.