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Cassia Regional Medical Center

Cassia Regional Medical Center
Surgical Services

Before Surgery

Knowing what to expect about an upcoming surgery can provide comfort to both you and your family.

To help in your preparation, we have outlined information that allows you to take care of some important items before you come to the hospital.

STEP TWO: Complete the required Surgery Health History form using one of these options:

Complete the Surgery Health History through the secure online form:
- Surgery Health History - for Cassia Regional Medical Center
- Notice of Privacy Practices
Complete the Surgical Health History form while pre-registering at the hospital. Return the completed form to the registrar.

STEP THREE: To confirm your expected arrival time, please phone (208) 677-6524 before leaving home on the day of your procedure.

On the day prior to surgery, call (208) 677-6524, Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., to find out when you should arrive at the facility.
If your surgery is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. or earlier, please arrive at the time arranged by the surgeon's office.
Note: Your arrival time will be earlier than your scheduled procedure time in order to complete the necessary preparations for the procedure.

Because stomach contents are hazardous when having any type of anesthesia. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PRE-PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTION - DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE ANYTHING after midnight the night before your procedure, except clear liquids four hours prior to coming to the hospital/surgical center.
- Clear liquids that are allowed:
  - Water
  - Apple juice, NO PULP
  - Soda pop
  - Coffee, WITHOUT CREAM
  - Clear Tea, WITHOUT CREAM
Gum, breath mints, chewing tobacco, smoking tobacco and vitamins are not to be used within four hours prior to coming to the hospital/surgical center.
Children under the age of three may have clear liquids until 3 a.m. Clear liquids are defined as: water, apple juice or lemon-lime soda. Breast milk may be given up to midnight.

DO take your heart, blood pressure, asthma, diabetic pill, Parkinson's or seizure medications with a sip of water the morning of your procedure. * Insulin dependent diabetics - take 1/2 of your usual dose of insulin and bring your insulin with you.
DO NOT take any other medications 12 hours prior to procedure.
Please bring a list of all medications (including herbal and over the counter medications) with you the day of your procedure.
Use your asthma or other lung inhalers in the morning and be sure to bring them with you.
If you are on oxygen at home, bring it with you.
If you will be staying overnight or a for a few days in the hospital and use a CPAP machine at night; please bring the machine and your mask with you on admission.
Contact your surgeon for instructions if you are taking aspirin, aspirin products, blood thinners, MAO inhibitors, or have taken diet pills (phen/fen or redux). Some medications need to be stopped a few days before the procedure.

Bathe and shampoo before coming to the hospital - this helps to prevent infection.
Make sure your hair is dry prior to arriving. Pull back long hair with an elastic band.
Wear loose clothing that is easy to get off and on, which will fit over a dressing.
Do not wear any makeup or jewelry (including any body piercing) or metal hair accessories.
Do not bring other valuables.

Cases for eyeglasses, contact lenses or hearing aids. All personal belongings will remain with your family member during the procedure.
If you are staying overnight in the hospital - bring a small bag with personal items only (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, comb or brush, shaving kit, other toiletries).
If a child is having surgery, bring a favorite toy or blanket, as appropriate.
Cash or a credit card for your co-pays (depending on your insurance) and filling any post-surgical prescriptions. Note: The cost of prescriptions cannot be added to your bill, unless under Workers' Compensation.
The following documents, if applicable: Photo ID (such as a driver's license), insurance card(s), Medicare and/or Medicaid cards, a completed Living Will (if you have one).

Two visitors - family members or friends - are welcome, but no children under 12 years of age, please.
One family member should stay within the facility during your stay to receive instructions from the surgical team.
A parent or guardian of a patient under 18 should stay in the facility until the patient is discharged. (If you are a guardian of a patient, bring copies of forms indicating guardianship or power of attorney.)
A responsible person should be prepared to drive you home. Driving yourself home is NOT permitted. If you do not have a responsible person to drive you home, your procedure will be cancelled.
A responsible adult should be prepared to care for you for the first 24 hours after your procedure.