Walk into the operating room — how do you prepare for surgery?
As medical technology continues to develop, surgical treatment has become the preferred treatment for many diseases. In the course of the operation, pre-operative preparation is essential for the smooth running of the operation and for the life of the patient.
The importance of pre-operative preparation
Pre-operative preparation is an important part of the procedure, including a comprehensive assessment of the state of the body, preparation of the airways, ablution of water, improvement of the nutritional status and treatment of related diseases. It helps doctors to fully understand the patient ‘ s state of health, reduces the risk of surgery and increases the success rate.
So, what exactly are we going to do before the operation?
In the operating theatre, pre-operative preparation is a key element in ensuring the smooth operation. Adequate pre-operative preparation can create good conditions for the operation, reduce the risk of the operation and improve patient safety. We will now describe in detail the specifics of pre-operative preparations.
1. Patient information check: Before the operation, medical personnel check the basic information of the patient, including name, sex, age, medical history, allergies, etc. This step is essential to avoid mishandling during the operation.
2. Water fasting: In order to ensure the safety of patients during surgery, there is a need for water fasting prior to surgery. Generally, food is prohibited for 8-12 hours and drinking water for 4 hours before the operation. This reduces the risk of food residues or misingestion of liquid during surgery.
Skin preparation: Skin preparation in the surgical area is an important part of pre-operative preparation. For patients involved in skin care, the medical staff cleans the skin of the surgical part, removes the hair and removes the disinfectant, in order to reduce bacteria on the skin surface and reduce the risk of infection.
4. The establishment of an intravenous route: During the operation, the patient may need to be given an infusion of fluid, and therefore an intravenous route for the patient needs to be established prior to the operation. Medical personnel choose the appropriate parts, such as the back of the hand, the back of the foot, etc., to establish an intravenous route for the patient.
5. Preparation for anaesthesia: Depending on the type of operation and the patient ‘ s condition, medical personnel choose the appropriate anaesthesia, such as local anesthesia, general anesthesia, etc. Anesthetists prepare patients for anaesthesia in advance to ensure their comfort and safety during surgery. In addition, rescue equipment and medicines will be prepared to respond to possible accidents during the operation.
6. Preparation of surgical instruments and articles: Medical personnel will take stock of the surgical instruments, dressings, medicines, etc. to ensure their completeness.
7. Psychotherapy of patients: The operation is a psychological stress for the patient, and medical personnel need to provide psychological guidance to the patient to ease the stress. Before the procedure is performed, the patient and his family are given a detailed explanation of the procedure, care and possible risks in order to gain the patient ‘ s trust and cooperation.
8. Signing of the consent to the operation: Before the operation, the patient or family member is asked to sign the consent to the operation, indicating that the patient and the family are fully aware of the procedure, the risks, etc., and consent to the operation.
9. Post-operative care programme: Medical personnel will develop a detailed post-operative care plan, including pain management, injury care, activity guidance, etc., to ensure the patient ‘ s post-operative recovery.
In short, pre-operative preparation is an important guarantee of success. Patients and their families should actively cooperate with doctors in the preparation of pre-operatives and in creating conditions conducive to the smooth operation. At the same time, the medical staff of the medical department of anesthesia and circumsthesia will be dedicated to providing the patient with specialized anesthesia management and services to ensure his or her safety during the operation.
