What to bring to the Western Kentucky Ambulatory Surgery Center
If the patient is a minor and you are the non-parental guardian,
you must present legal documentation of guardianship. Surgery will be
cancelled if the surgical consent is not signed by a legal
guardian.
If you have power of attorney for the patient, you must present legal documentation.
If you wear contacts, please remove them. Please wear your glasses and bring a case to put them in.
Bring a friend or relative to drive you home.
Children are encouraged to bring a special toy or blanket.
If you are scheduled to stay overnight in the recovery center please bring any personal items or toiletries you wish to have.
Bring all insurance, Medicare and Medicaid cards, and any payments due at the time of surgery.
Also, please remember ...
Stop taking herbal medications and diet drugs one to two week prior to surgery, or as instructed.
Be sure to discuss with your surgeon your medications and when to stop taking them before your surgery.
Leave all jewelry and valuables at home.
Do not apply any make-up, cologne or perfume the day of your surgery.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
The day of your surgery
When you arrive, please check in at the reception desk. Receptionist will briefly verify your registration
information, insurance coverage and payment arrangements, and ask for
your signature on the necessary forms. Opon completion of the surgery your surgeon will update your
family on your progress immediately after surgery is finished.
Next, your nurse will escort you to your private room where
preparation for your procedure will occur. Until it is time for your
surgery, a family member or friend is welcome to stay with you. A
parent or guardian must stay with a child under the age of 18.
Once in your room you will be asked to change into a gown and robe.
A brief health history will be taken, as well as your vital signs
(blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and breathing rate). If
preoperative testing is necessary, it will be completed at this time.
Any preoperative medication ordered by your physician will be given as
well. Your nurse will review your discharge instructions with you and
your family. You will also be visited by your anesthesiologist and
surgeon and have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions you may
have.
When it is time for your procedure, your family will be asked to
return to the lobby. At this time your surgical nurse will briefly
interview you and escort you to the surgery suite. You wil be transported on your bed.
Once in the surgical suite you will receive your
anesthetic and your procedure will begin. The amount of time you spend
in surgery is dependent upon your particular procedure.
Your family and friends are a very important part of your care. For
this reason, we ask them to remain within or near the lobby. If for any
reason they need to leave the building, they should notify personnel at
the front reception desk. The lobby area provides telephone, TV,
magazines and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Public
restrooms are located in the building lobby.
After surgery you will be
monitored by the RN.
Parents may return to their child. Your nurse will review discharge instructions with you and your
family member or friend.
When you are ready
to go home. Your family
member or friend will pull their vehicle right up to the Western Kentucky Ambulatory Surgery Center's covered exit for your departure. It is important that you stay
as long as necessary at the Western Kentucky Ambulatory Surgery Center; however, we
recognize that you will want to return home as soon as possible to
continue your recovery in the comfort of your own home.
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