In Hospital
Hospital FAQs
Arrival
Upon arrival at the hospital, the nurses will confirm all of your details and paperwork with you, you will change into a patient gown and the surgical area may be 'pre-prepped' with anti-septic. Your belongings will be taken to your room on the ward.
Anaesthetics and Surgery
Your anaesthetist speak to you about your plan. Being a patient can be an unusual experience, and here are some other things to possibly expect:
- A needle will be placed in your arm for medications
- Compression stockings will be applied
- The operating team is often much larger than most expect with up to 10 people in theatre.
Recovery
When your surgery is complete you will be taken to the recovery room where nurses will monitor you. How long you spend in recovery will depend, however usually is about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Once you are alert and ready, you will be transferred to the ward or private room. Nurses will be monitoring you and your pain levels. You will be encouraged to begin physiotherapy as soon as possible and discharge planning begins.
Length of Stay
The duration of your hospital stay varies from procedure to procedure and from patient to patient.
With modern surgical techniques and pain relief, there is a focus on early mobilisation and rapid recovery as we know patients generally recover better in their own environment.