Pre - Operative Workup

Consultation: You can clear all your doubts and understand all possible risks and the outcomes of your surgery. You will also be evaluated before operation of any medical issues such as high blood pressure or high blood sugar or any other illness that need attention. If found, you may also be required to consult a Gen. Physician, before the operation.

Preoperative Evaluation: You will need to undergo certain blood tests and other relevant investigations depending on the nature of surgery and your general condition. You may be required to undertake

Minor Surgical Workup: Complete Blood Picture, Blood Sugar and Viral Screening Tests.

Major Surgical Workup: includes all the above tests and Blood Urea, S.Creatinine, ECG, Xray Chest Or any other Specific tests as required.
Either before or on the day of surgery, an anaesthesiologist reviews available medical information, completes an examination, and discusses the anaesthetic plan with the person who is undergoing the operation and his or her family. The anaesthesiologist can answer any questions or concerns at this time. You are also required to inform about a list of medical problems and past surgical procedures, including any problems that occurred during prior surgeries, a complete list of medications, including vitamins, herbs, or other supplements, and their dosages, a clearly identified list of medications that cause allergic reactions or other problems.
The evaluation before surgery seeks to address questions, to help calm fears and anxiety regarding anaesthesia and surgery, and to ensure that a person understands his or her existing medical problems. This evaluation also confirms that the person is in the best condition prior to surgery.
Sometimes, medication changes or additions are recommended or more testing is required before surgery. Rarely, an anaesthesiologist may delay or cancel the surgery for further evaluation.
Preoperative Instructions  before arrival at the surgery centre:

Do not eat or drink 4-5 hrs before the procedure if your procedure is under Gen. Anaesthesia and 1-2 hrs before surgery if the surgery is under Local Anaesthesia.

Specific instructions may be given to continue certain medications, such as heart medications, or to discontinue certain medications, such as aspirin, several days before the procedure. These recommendations should be followed carefully.A violation could delay or cancel the surgery.

Specific instructions may be given to continue certain medications, such as heart medications, or to discontinue certain medications, such as aspirin, several days before the procedure. These recommendations should be followed carefully.A violation could delay or cancel the surgery.

Do not wear makeup because it tends to smear or cause tape not to stick.

Do not wear contact lenses because they may get lost, dry out, or scratch the eyes.

Remove dentures before the procedure.

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