Pre-Operative Holding Area
Upon
arrival, you will be taken to the TVEC Pre-Operative Holding Area
where a nurse will check to make sure everything is in order to
proceed with your surgery. Then, an operating room nurse and an
anesthesiologist will interview you. Please inform the nurse if
you have any special needs (hearing aides, pillow under knee,
etc.)
In the holding
area, an intravenous needle (IV) will be inserted in a vein in
your arm or hand. This IV will be used for giving medications and
fluids that you may need during surgery. You may be given
medications to help you relax or antibiotics to help prevent
infections. Eye drops may be used to dilate your pupil, to prevent
infections, and to numb your eye. Remember, you will wear your own
clothing during surgery. You will, however, be asked to remove
your shoes. The nurse will place was surgical cap on your head
before you go to surgery and hook up a device to a monitor your
vital signs. You will be be in the pre-operative area for about 60
to 90 minutes.
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