Things to remember to bring to Hospital
Things To Remember To Bring To Hospital
You should have been given a list of what to bring with you to
hospital. The list we have provided is only a quick reference
guide. Please make sure you bring everything that is on the
hospital information list.
Quick Reference
- Any old Xrays or Scans
- Any current medication you are taking including
asthmatic puffers
- Medicare and Health Care Cards
- Toiletries
- Clothes for hospital - if you are having upper limb surgery
remember to bring something easy to get on and off (something
with buttons or loose fitting top ).
- Reading glasses
- Reading material if required
IMPORTANT If you are having surgery on your
shoulder or hand if is essential you remove all rings from you
hand.. You may need to go to jeweller to have them removed if you
are unable to remove them. Please leave these rings off until at
least your post operative appointment .
Please have nothing to eat or drink from 7am if you are having
surgery after 12pm.
Please have nothing to eat or drink from midnight if you are
having surgery before 12pm.
If you are unsure please contact Dr Nimon's rooms for
further information.
If immediately prior to surgery, you have any skin
conditions(affecting the limb to be opertated on) , infections or
you are generally unwell please let Dr Nimon's rooms
know.
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