Thursday, February 03, 2005
Day Surgery
PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET
For General Anaesthesia (GA)
1. DO HAVE a normal meal the night before surgery but AVOID excessive food and alcohol.
2. DO NOT eat or drink ANYTHING after midnight on the night before surgery, i.e. NO BREAKFAST, DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING or CHEW GUM etc.
3. DO NOT SMOKE from the day before surgery.
4. DO BRING all the medication that you normally take. Discuss the use of the medication with the anaesthetist during your pre-anaesthetic examination.
5. If you are on anti-hypertensive medication, DO take your regular medication at 6.00am with 30ml (quarter glass) of water.
If you are on diabetic medication, DO NOT take your medication. Inform the doctor if you take any medication.
6. DO bring your Identity Card or Passport.
If you are under 21 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must be present to give consent for your surgery. Your surgery will be cancelled if there is no consent.
If you do not have a Medisave account and wish to use your parent's or spouse's Medisave, your parent or spouse must be present to sign the Medisave Authorisation Form.
7. DO REMEMBER that you will need a responsible adult to escort you home and look after you overnight. Try to AVOID public transport (bus, MRT, etc). If possible, use a taxi or a private vehicle to take you home. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE.
8. DO NOT wear jewellery or bring valuables to NDC on the day of surgery. Bring a case for your spectacles or contact lenses.
9. DO dress for comfort. DO NOT wear make-up, nail varnish or high-heeled shoes.
10. DO REMEMBER to mention loose teeth, crowns or dentures, so that they may be protected or kept safely during the operation.
11. Children having surgery must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
12. DO NOT bring children along when you come for day surgery.
13. Detailed post-operative instructions will be give to you on discharge.
¶ 2/03/2005 04:44:00 pm PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET
For General Anaesthesia (GA)
1. DO HAVE a normal meal the night before surgery but AVOID excessive food and alcohol.
2. DO NOT eat or drink ANYTHING after midnight on the night before surgery, i.e. NO BREAKFAST, DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING or CHEW GUM etc.
3. DO NOT SMOKE from the day before surgery.
4. DO BRING all the medication that you normally take. Discuss the use of the medication with the anaesthetist during your pre-anaesthetic examination.
5. If you are on anti-hypertensive medication, DO take your regular medication at 6.00am with 30ml (quarter glass) of water.
If you are on diabetic medication, DO NOT take your medication. Inform the doctor if you take any medication.
6. DO bring your Identity Card or Passport.
If you are under 21 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must be present to give consent for your surgery. Your surgery will be cancelled if there is no consent.
If you do not have a Medisave account and wish to use your parent's or spouse's Medisave, your parent or spouse must be present to sign the Medisave Authorisation Form.
7. DO REMEMBER that you will need a responsible adult to escort you home and look after you overnight. Try to AVOID public transport (bus, MRT, etc). If possible, use a taxi or a private vehicle to take you home. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE.
8. DO NOT wear jewellery or bring valuables to NDC on the day of surgery. Bring a case for your spectacles or contact lenses.
9. DO dress for comfort. DO NOT wear make-up, nail varnish or high-heeled shoes.
10. DO REMEMBER to mention loose teeth, crowns or dentures, so that they may be protected or kept safely during the operation.
11. Children having surgery must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
12. DO NOT bring children along when you come for day surgery.
13. Detailed post-operative instructions will be give to you on discharge.
