CT-Guided Pain Management 过程s: Pre-Treatment Instructions
手术前两周
We cannot perform your procedure if you are at risk of bleeding or taking medications that promote increased bleeding. We ask that you stop using such medications five days before your procedure.
Please consult with your doctor to make sure it is safe to temporarily discontinue the medications. If you have any questions, contact our nurse at (415) 353-3717.
Discontinue the following medications before your procedure:
- Aspirin or aspirin-containing compounds – Stop taking five days before your procedure.
- Plavix – Stop taking five days before your procedure.
- Coumadin (warfarin) – Please obtain a laboratory test (INR) before your procedure to determine the exact time to stop the medication. In most cases, this will be five days before your procedure.
- Lovenox – Take the last dose in the morning the day before your exam.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc.) – Stop taking five days before your procedure.
手术前一周
A nurse will contact you by phone one week before your appointment. During the call, the nurse will review information on patient safety and procedure preparation:
- Make sure you have a person to drive you home following the procedure.
- Tell us if you have an allergy to medications or CT scan contrast.
- Tell us if you are taking blood thinners, such as Coumadin, Plavix or aspirin.
- Tell us if you are pregnant or if you think you might be pregnant.
- Do not bring valuables with you to the procedure.
- 如果你需要翻译,请告诉我们.
- Bring a list of your current medications, with dosage information.
- 请随便问问题 or tell us additional information.
- If you like, plan to bring a snack for after your procedure. 否则,我们将提供点心.
程序日
- Take your routine medications with a small sip of water, unless you've been instructed otherwise by your doctor or our nurses.
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- Arrive one hour early the day of your procedure.
- 手术前, your doctor will discuss what you may experience during the procedure, 并要求你签署一份同意书. 请随便问问题.
- If you chose to have conscious sedation during your procedure, you may not eat or drink for at least eight hours before your procedure.
If you have any questions, please call our nursing staff at (415) 353-3717.
到来
You will be asked to complete paperwork to document the current level and location of your pain. You will then be escorted to a private area where you will change into a gown and bathrobe. Your belongings will be secured in a personal locker.
You and a friend or family member will then meet with the doctor, who will explain the details of your procedure and obtain your signed consent. 有什么问题请随便问.
过程
Before your procedure, a nurse will greet you and settle you into a bed. A small IV catheter (intravenous tube) will be placed in your arm to administer sedatives before and during your procedure. Sedatives help you remain relaxed and comfortable.
下一个, our technologist and nurse will wheel you into the procedure room, where you will be connected to monitors to observe your heart rate, 血压和呼吸模式. Our nurses and doctors will closely monitor you throughout the entire procedure. If you feel pain or anxiety at any time, simply request additional medication. 我们希望你能尽可能的舒适.
复苏
After the procedure, you will be observed for one hour in the recovery room. We will continue to monitor your vital signs – your blood pressure and breathing – while you wake up. The recovery period gives you and your doctor the opportunity to evaluate your response to the treatment.
你的家人可以陪在你的床边. Our nurses will give you any snacks you brought from home or provide you with something to eat and drink.
放电
We will discharge you home once you safely meet our release requirements. Before leaving our center, you will receive thorough written instructions for your recovery at home.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.