Preparing for Surgery

This program explains how to prepare for surgery. The program includes the following sections: what you should do while you are waiting for surgery, what to expect at the pre-surgical visit, what to do the night before surgery, what to do the day of surgery, what happens during surgery, what happens immediately after surgery and what are your discharge instructions.

1.	Introduction
2.	Waiting for Surgery
3.	Pre-surgical Visit
4.	The Night Before Surgery
5.	Day of Surgery
6.	During Surgery
7.	Immediately After Surgery
8.	Discharge Instructions
9.	Summary

Preparing for Surgery

General Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Preparing for Surgery - Part One

Preparing for Surgery - Part Two

Preparing Your Child for Surgery

Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I

Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II

Discharge Instructions - General

Preventing an Infection After Surgery

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing MRSA Infections - Community

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections