Surgical Checklist
ENT Checklist
- Ask for copies of labs / scan/ consultation notes etc. to be sent for review
- Dr. Gordon has reviewed labs/scan etc. and/or has ordered and followed up on additional labs and orders
- Update medication list
- Blood thinners ie: Plavix aspirin Vitamin E etc.
- Medical History
- Social history
- OR Prep Questions:
- HX of hip knee valve surgery
- Prosthetic replacements
- Require antibiotic prior to dental procedures
- Heart murmur irregularity of valve prolapse
- Family history of anesthesia issues
- Hx Malignant Hyperthermia Pre-Op:
- Discuss surgical date
- St. Anthony’s will contact them the day before surgery for arrival time (after 3pm call them)
- Pre/Post Operative instructions get sent out via mail and e-mail
- Stop blood thinners (or any medications as per primary doctor)
- Plavix Aspirin Vitamin E etc.
- NPO Midnight the day before surgery
- Competent adult accompany and drive patient (family friend)
- Medical clearance checklist (based off of recommendations of clearing Dr.)
- Labs
- Clearance letter
- EKG or any additional workup deemed necessary by primary MD
- (Local Pt) Mention pt needs to return to the medical office 7-10 after surgery for stitches removal Post Operative:
- Post operative letters to referring MD and uploads to EMR
- P.A. ie: 1 week follow up phone call
- Schedule suture removal 7-10 days post surgery
- Medical office follow up 2 weeks post surgery