Who will be in the operating room with me?
Your peri-operative team consists of your surgeon and their assistants, nurses, anesthesiologists and a surgical technician.
Where do I go to sleep?
You will be prepared for your surgery in the pre-operative holding area where you may receive some sedation to reduce your anxiety and make you sleepy. Your anesthesia will be administered in the operating room.
How do I get to the Operating Room?
You will be transported on a stretcher accompanied by your anesthesiologist and nurse. Once in the room you will be assisted in transferring to the operating room bed.
How will I be positioned in the operating room?
The operating room team will assist you to a comfortable position on the operating room bed. If you have back problems or difficulty lying flat, please let the nursing staff know so we can take extra care in positioning you for your surgery.
Why is the operating room so cold?
The operating room temperature is kept low for several reasons: the maintenance of our equipment, the sterility of our supplies, for the comfort of your surgical team who are required to wear long sterile gowns and work under hot lights. We provide you with warm blankets as soon as you are settled in the operating room.
Will I be able to see my surgery being performed?
We find it best for our patients not to see the actual procedure. If you chose a type of anesthesia where you are awake, the operating room team will keep you informed of the progress of your surgery.
Why is there so much equipment in the room?
Our ambulatory operating rooms are fully equipped for all types of surgical procedures. This means that much of the equipment and supplies you see may not be necessary for your procedure.
Are family members allowed into the operating room?
Family members are not allowed into the operating room for safety and sterility reasons. If your family member does not speak English or has communication difficulties, an interpreter will be provided who has been trained to assist the operating room staff.