You are taken to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where a registered
nurse cares for you as the effects of anesthesia or sedation wear off.
You may experience some pain and nausea after surgery. Your nurse is at
your bedside to help you.
You may not remember many of the events on the day of surgery due to the
medications administered, but don’t be alarmed if you experience this.
If you are going home on the day of your surgery
Arrange for a responsible adult to be present at the hospital during
your surgery and to take you home if you are discharged on the same day as
your surgery. You will not be allowed to drive yourself. If you have
not made these arrangements prior to your arrival your surgical procedure
may be cancelled. When you go home, a family member or friend should stay
with you overnight.
You stay in the hospital until you are awake and pain and nausea is adequately
controlled.
Your nurse goes over written home care instructions with you and the family
member or friend who will be with you.
It’s important to have someone available to stay with you or to check on
you the first 24 hours after your surgery.
A nurse will call you at home after surgery to check on your progress and
answer any questions or concerns you may have.
If you are being admitted to the hospital
You remain in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) until you are ready to
go to your room.
A staff member transports your belongings to your room.
Family and friends are welcome to visit you in your hospital room.
Your doctor writes orders for pain and nausea medication, which the nurses
will administer.
Talk to your nurse if you are experiencing pain or nausea.
If you experience any problems, call your surgeon.
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