Dr. Gray's Hospital Gynaecology Pre Admissions Assessment Unit
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What is the Pre - Admissions Assessment Unit? If you are due to have an operation you may be given an appointment at the Pre-Admissions Assessment Unit. The aim of the Unit is to make sure each patient’s health is as good as it can be before their operation. This reduces the number of cancellations and reduces the risk of complications occurring during your operation.
When is it open? The pre-admissions assessment unit is open Monday to Friday from 9 o clock in the morning until 5 o clock in the evening. You will be given an appointment time to come for a pre admissions assessment prior to your operation.
How do I get there? It is located in the old part of the hospital. Below is a picture of the front of the old part of the hospital where the entrance to the Pre Admissions Assessment Unit is located.
Once you have entered the building turn left and follow the signs for Pre Admissions Assessment Unit.
You will see the reception in front of you where you should report to.
What will happen next? A nurse will explain exactly what to expect before, during, and after your operation. Don’t worry if you can’t remember everything- you will be given leaflets about all the important information. You will then be given time to get some lunch.
Through the course of the day, the nursing staff will take you through your "patient journey" so far and organise pre operative investigations as appropriate. This might include; height, weight, blood pressure, blood tests, ECG (tracing of your heart), X-rays, Pulmonary function tests (to assess your lungs) and urine analysis. They will also discuss medications, transport arrangements (to the hospital at time of operation) and your operation and post operative care.
When should I start fasting for a morning operation? You will need to fast from the night before your operation. You should stop taking food and some drinks the night before your operation. Clear fluids include water, tea or coffee without milk, non-fizzy, and non-particulate drinks. These drinks can be taken early on the morning of your operation. · You may have food or milk until 2am on the night before your surgery · You may have clear fluids until 6am on the morning of your surgery
When should I start fasting for an afternoon operation? You will need to fast on the day of your operation. If you want to have a small breakfast you should eat this early in the morning. Clear fluids include water, tea or coffee without milk, non-fizzy, and non-particulate drinks. You can drink these until mid-morning. · You may have a light breakfast and free fluids before 7am · You may have clear fluids before 10am
When should I start fasting for an evening operation? You will need to fast before your operation. If you are have an evening operation you can have a small breakfast in the morning. Clear fluids include water, tea or coffee without milk, non-fizzy, and non-particulate drinks. You can have these fluids until early afternoon. · You can have light food until 10am · You can have clear fluids until 2pm
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