5 Stretches To Prevent Ankle Sprains & Fractures
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What Happens During An Outpatient Joint Replacement? Surgery & Recovery Time
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What Is The Ulnar Nerve And Is It Causing My Elbow Pain? Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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Treatment For Thumb Arthritis: When To Consider Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty
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What Is A Hip Scope? Diagnostic Hip Arthroscopy
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Nerve Repair Surgery In The Hand: Symptoms Of Nerve Injuries
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Common Questions
Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery is a procedure that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
- Insurance card and drivers license
- Any paperwork from your doctor (test results, medical history, etc.)
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Watches, rings, jewelry and wallets
- Large amounts of cash
After your outpatient procedure, we’ll take you to the recovery area where, once you’re fully awake, your family will be able to join you.
No. Because anesthesia is required for surgeries, we cannot let anyone drive themselves home following a procedure. We ask that you arrange for a family member or close friend to drive you to and from the facility on the day of your appointment. You also need a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours after receiving anesthesia.
Our fees cover the use of the facility only. Facility fees do not include laboratory, pathology, surgeon, anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist fees, nor does it include the cost of any implants used for your surgery. You will be billed separately for these fees.
Anesthetics are administered by contracted anesthesia providers, which include anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).
Yes. Before surgery, you and your anesthesia provider will sit down to discuss your medical history and review the anesthesia plan; this is when you’ll be able to voice all of your questions and concerns. Feel free to call our admissions nurse if you have concerns that should be addressed prior to the day of surgery.
Yes. An intravenous (IV) line is started before we surgery so we can administer medication as needed; this may include medication to reduce anxiety or antibiotics prescribed by your surgeon.
No. Your physician, along with the other medical service providers, including anesthesia, radiology or pathology specialists, who use this facility are independent contractors. Because these individuals are not employed by our facility, we are not responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.
