Patient Guide: Preparing for Surgery
This guide contains vital information on surgery preparation and post-operative care to prevent complications.
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Will you be having a surgery at Rhode Island Hospital or The Miriam Hospital? Patients and their loved ones can “know before they go” with Brown University Health's Preparing for Surgery brochure, containing vital information on surgery preparation and post-operative care to prevent complications. From quitting smoking to medication instructions, showering protocols, and what to expect during and after surgery, this guide provides patients with all of the information they need to be prepared for their procedure.
This guide contains vital information on surgery preparation and post-operative care to prevent complications.
View the guide:
Preparing for your surgery begins with some advance planning and modifications to your daily routine.
Instructions for planning include:
What time should you arrive? What if you aren't feeling well? Find the answers you need to know.