When preparing for surgery we recommend the following:
- Take a shower or bath the night before admission
- Remove nail varnish, false nails, piercings, false tan, eyelash and hair extensions and jewellery.
- Please refrain from applying body lotions.
- If you are having a general anaesthetic, we recommend that you take a late supper before 10pm the night before admission. Please do not drink anything (including water) from midnight onwards. If you receive a late admission time, the nursing staff may provide you with alternative advice on fasting.
- If you suspect that you might be pregnant, please inform the Admissions Department. If pregnancy is confirmed your surgery may be deferred to a later date.
- If you are under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the Hospital. And should you require inpatient care, a parent or guardian must remain with you for the duration of your stay.
- Removable braces and dentures should not be worn during surgery.
Certain medications should not be taken before surgery. Please check the information leaflet provided by the Preoperative Assessment Clinic which lists medications you should avoid and those that are safe to take.
Diabetic Medicines
Insulin or Hypoglycemic drugs
If you are taking medication for the treatment of diabetes, please do not take medicines on the morning of surgery. You should bring all medications to the Hospital, for review on admission.
Other Medicines
Warfarin, Plavix, Nu-Seal Asprin, HRT, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Methotrexate, Arava, Kineret, Humera or Remicade
If you are taking any of the medications listed above and have attended the Preoperative Assessment Clinic, please refer to the information sheet provided to you at assessment.
If you are taking any of the medications listed above and have not attended the Preoperative Assessment Clinic please contact the Medical Registrar at the Hospital for advice on medicine management. Please do not discontinue medication without consultation.
Herbal Remedies
If you are taking medication or herbal remedies, you should consult the information sheet provided by the Preoperative Assessment Clinic or contact the Medical Registrar for advice.
Comfortable Clothes
We recommend that you wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes on the day of surgery.
Medications
If you are taking medication, please bring your current medication with you to the hospital, and make sure that all medications are in the original packaging.
Health Insurance Details/Medical Card
Take your Private Health Insurance Details or Medical Card with you.
Please refrain from bringing valuables or large sums of money to the hospital.
The Admissions process takes a few minutes to complete. We will check your information to ensure that is it complete and accurate and bring you through to the Day Ward where you will be prepared for your procedure.
- Check-in with the Admissions Department at the designated time
- We will check your personal details, surgical procedure, next of kin and contact information
- You will be brought to the Day ward where you will be asked to sign a Surgical Consent Form
- If you are under 16 years of age, your parent or guardian must accompany you and sign the consent for surgery on your behalf
Before you undergo surgery, it is important that you receive detailed information on the surgical procedure, risks and benefits. This information will help you to decide whether you wish to proceed with the surgery. It will also set your expectations for recovery and assist your postoperative planning.
When you present for surgery you will be asked to sign a consent form confirming you have received and are satisfied with the information provided and that you wish to proceed. This is known as Informed Consent. It is a safeguard to ensure that you understand and accept the process, risks and benefits, and potential outcomes of surgery.
Paediatric Patients
A parent or guardian must accompany patients under 16 years and will be required to sign consent for surgery on their behalf.
English may not be your first language and complex medical terms can be difficult to understand. For this reason, we offer translation services, providing telephone and face-to-face translation communication support for patients in their preferred language
Services must be booked in advance to ensure availability, and interpreters are screened and legally-bound to respect patient confidentiality.
If you require the services of an interpreter, contact the dayward on + 353 (1) 814 0445
- On discharge patients are provided with information regarding pain and wound management
- A Prescription for medications may be provided
- A review appointment may be arranged with the Outpatient Department or a patient may be directed to their GP or community clinic for removal of stitches, wound dressing or therapy services
- Patients can request Medical Certificates for employers
- Patients should arrange for a relative, friend or taxi service to assist their transport home on the day of surgery.