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What to Expect

Arrival at the Cancer Center  |  Maps & Directions  |   Before the Procedure  |  After the Procedure

Arrival at the Cancer Center

The B2 Procedure Room is located in the Cancer Center building on the ground floor (level B2). You will be asked to arrive at the center 30 to 45 minutes prior to your procedure. This allows the physicians and nurses time to prepare for your procedure. One adult may be with you in the surgical area during the preoperative and recovery times. This may change due to patient needs at the time of your procedure.

Parking:
Please park in the visitor lot adjacent to the Cancer Center building. The ground floor of the parking structure directly accesses the lobby level of the Cancer Center building. Remember to bring your parking ticket into the building with you for validating.

Check-In: The check in desk is located on the ground floor of the Cancer Center next to Radiology.

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Maps and Directions

Maps to the Cancer Center and Medical Campus are also available on-line, in addition, there is a map of the Cancer Center's Level B2.

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Before the Procedure

You will be escorted to the preoperative area prior to surgery. One adult may be with you in the surgical area during this time. However, if patient care needs change personnel may direct you differently.

In the preoperative area, you will:

• Change into a hospital gown. We will supply you with a plastic bag for your clothing.
• Speak with a nurse who will check your vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and temperature), review the procedure with you and answer any questions you have regarding your surgical stay.
• Talk with an anesthesia care provider who will review your anesthetic plan with you.
• Have an intravenous (IV) line started so you may be given fluid and medications during and after your procedure, if needed.

From the preoperative area, you will be taken into the procedure room.

In the procedure room, you will:

• Be asked to move onto the procedure room bed, and be connected to any monitors that are required to ensure your safety during anesthesia and your operation.
• Have a surgeon, procedure room nurse, and anesthesia personnel, if required, with you during your procedure.

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After the Procedure

Once your procedure is completed you will be taken to a recovery area where:

• A nurse will check your vital signs and your surgical site.
• An oxygen mask may be placed over your mouth and nose until you are awake.
• Warm blankets will be provided.
• Medication will be provided if you are having discomfort or nausea.

One adult may be with you in the recovery area, unless patient care needs require otherwise. The amount of time you will spend in recovery varies, depending on the type of operation, the anesthetic used, and your medical history.

Before you are discharged, you will:

• Be given a snack to eat and drink
• Get up and walk a short distance (unless your operation or medical condition prevents you from walking).
• Be given a discharge instruction sheet with emergency phone numbers.
• Be given any prescription(s) you doctor wants you to take home. Prescriptions may be filled at the Cancer Center (located on Level B1 of the Cancer Center) Pharmacy or at your own pharmacy.
• Be assisted to your vehicle if necessary OR admitted to the hospital as planned

If you are going home after your operation, you MUST have a responsible adult companion drive you home. You cannot drive yourself home after your operation. A bus or cab is NOT acceptable, unless someone is with you. It is recommended that a responsible adult remain with you for 24 hours after your surgery.

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