Tips for Patients
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Consultation preoperative assessment
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In the view of valuation, Drs De Vivero and Mauricio Vergara Vergara Carlos H. De Vivero, analyze the best alternative for the patient, the patient should do it, all questions necessary to have a clear idea about the surgery, its duration , better alternatives and possible complications. Be clear with your surgeon about the expectations of the desired output.
Plastic surgery is not an exact science, so it is possible that the results are different than desired, because each organism behaves differently.
Follow the advice of your treating doctor about your surgery and proper preparation for it. The doctor ordered lab tests, which can be taken in the hospital or before being operated on the day of surgery.
The basic tests include:
• blood count
• Blood chemistry
• Coagulation Tests
• Blood type
• Pregnancy test
• Thoracic Xray
• HIV Testing
• Electrocardiogram (patient older than 40 years and cardiologic evaluation)
The exams can be taken after the consultation, or in the morning when the patient decides. Hospital Laboratory reports directly to Dr. on the results and they depend on whether the procedure can be performed, or there is a need to undergo some preoperative treatment.
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• Take all medications as prescribed.
• Take a light dinner and do not eat solid food after midnight.
• Take a shower with an antibacterial soap the night before surgery and the morning of surgery. Wash the neck down if your body is surgery. Do not use creams, lotions or soaps common.
• Remove nail polish and metal jewelry (piercings, earrings, rings, etc.).
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• Follow the instructions on the last feed, form and time.
• Arrive at the agreed time to the meeting place, to guide her to the hospital, if you use your own transport to reach hospital in time when your surgery.
• Wear comfortable clothing and preferably shoes with rubber soles.
• Do not use makeup or paint nails, do not wear false eyelashes or nails.
• Remove contact lenses, contact the nursing staff on the use of dentures.
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Cardiological assessment and previous visit to surgery.
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And in the hospital, anesthesiologist, passing visit evaluation prior to surgery, igualemente internist, evaluate their preoperative situation with examinations and chest radiographs, and electrocardiogram if person older than 40 years, the team surgeons happen to her room and shall carry the marking on your body and on that visit the details desired by you. about your surgery are completed.
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