Your Surgery
Pre-Operative Instructions
Dr. Hartman will provide detailed instructions that may be specific to
your surgery. Please know that the following information serves only as
a general guideline.
Before your surgery, you will receive a phone call from the surgical pre-operative
staff regarding preoperative instructions. Listen very carefully and take
notes so that you do not forget anything. Basic instructions generally include:
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery (including
drinking water, chewing gum, eating hard candy or chewing tobacco). Brushing
your teeth is permitted but do not swallow any water. Eating and drinking
can cause serious complications and/or cause your surgery to be delayed
or cancelled. We ask that you refrain from smoking after midnight the
night before your surgery.
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before surgery.
- If diabetic, do not take your morning medications (either insulin or medication
by mouth) the morning of the surgery. Please bring your medication(s)
with you to the surgery center.
- If you take medications for your blood pressure or heart, please take your
medication(s) as directed by the anesthesiologist with just a sip of water.
- Please inform the anesthesiologist if you are taking aspirin products or
herbal remedies. These products could prolong bleeding time therefore
might need to be discontinued prior to your surgery.
- Take a shower or bath, but do not apply lotions or powder. This will minimize
the chance of infection. Do not wear make up, jewelry, or contact lenses.
Remove all nail polish.
- Leave all valuables at home. You will be required to remove all of your
clothing before the surgery and wear a patient gown. Wear comfortable
clothing and button down shirt (when applicable for shoulder or elbow surgery).
- Notify Dr. Hartman if there is any change in your physical condition such
as cold, fever, sore throat, rash, nausea, vomiting, or exposure to chicken pox.
- A responsible adult must be available to receive instructions about your
care and to drive you home from the surgery center after your surgery.
If a responsible adult is not available, your surgery will be cancelled.
It is strongly recommended that a responsible adult stay with you for
24 hours after surgery.
- Understand that if complications arise, a hospital transfer and admission
may be necessary following surgery.
- Bring any equipment (sling, crutches, walker) with you that may be necessary
after surgery.
Post-Operative Instructions
Post-operative Instructions after Shoulder Arthroscopy
Post-operative Instructions after Rotator Cuff Repair
Post-operative Instructions after Knee Arthroscopy
Patient Guide to Total Knee Replacement
Surgery Forms
Surgery Listing Form
ASCM Surgery Listing Form
ASCM General Consent Form
ASCM Consent Form Rotator Cuff
ASCM Pre-Op Shoulder Arthroscopy Order Set
ASCM Knee Arthroscopy Post-Op Order Set
Ochsner Pre-Op Order Set
Ochsner Total Knee Replacement Consent Form