Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

Patients with a positive mindset before surgery often experience better outcomes. Visualization can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery readiness. Meditation and breathing techniques calm the ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Patient Safety Committee provides free, downloadable pre- and post-operative ambulatory surgery patient safety checklists. While the two, one-page ...

If your pet is having surgery, whether it’s a spay/neuter procedure or an orthopedic repair, you may be wondering whether that blood work is necessary, why your pet can’t eat or drink beforehand, and ...

Anyone who has had surgery knows that there are specific instructions that need to be followed beforehand. These instructions can reach a page or two -- or more -- in length and necessitate ...

A free seminar on knee and hip surgery will be offered by Evergreen Hospital on Jan. 27. At the class, orthopedic surgeons and nursing staff will guide people through what happens from pre-op ...

PICU, at the Evelina Children's Hospital, is a 20 bedded general and cardiac intensive care unit. We have a team of approximately 150 staff and promote open communication between staff, patients and ...