A patient's journey through day surgery

Click here to follow the journey of a typical patient having a day surgery procedure at the Murdoch SurgiCentre.  

This video outlines the main steps in the admission, surgery and post-operative process, and will give you an idea of what you can expect:

  • Review of your pre-operative forms and paper work with the admissions nurse to confirm any allergies, medications or medical conditions

  • Pre-operative recording of weight, height and blood pressure

  • Removing of valuables and changing into hospital gown

  • Meeting your anaesthetist and surgeon

  • Surgical procedure

  • Waking up in Recovery and transfer to the discharge lounge where a light meal will be provided

  • Instruction on post-operative wound care, post-operative precautions and exercise from your nurse and physiotherapist

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