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(07) 3307 3243What to expect on the day of your procedure.
Find out moreAt Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital, we are committed to providing high quality, safe patient care and our team will ensure that your surgery with us is as comfortable as possible. It’s important to understand what’s involved on the day of surgery so you know what to expect and how to prepare. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team who will be happy to assist you.
Please arrive 1.25 hours prior to your surgery time, unless otherwise advised. Admission is on the first floor. Please bring your Medicare and Health Fund card with you and any medication that may be required during your stay.
The admitting nurse will take your observations and discuss with you each stage of your stay and what you can expect to happen both before and after your discharge. Your carer is encouraged to attend the admission procedure, to discuss your care during your stay, and following discharge.
You can expect to be in recovery for a period of one to three hours depending on your type of surgery and anaesthetic.
After an anaesthetic you must arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours. Going home alone in a taxi or on public transport is against the Day Hospital Policy and recognised Day Surgery Guidelines. Failure to do this may result in your procedure being cancelled.
For pain relief after surgery, we recommend you purchase paracetamol or codeine medication from your pharmacy (providing you are not allergic to it) and take as directed. Please contact your doctor prior to surgery if you have any concerns about your pain management.
When discharged, you may feel drowsy due to anaesthetic drugs, which can remain in your system for up to 24 hours.
For this reason you should follow these instructions during this time:
The day following your surgery, one of our nursing staff will call you to check your progress and answer any queries you may have.
We value your opinion on the care and services our day hospital provides. If you did not complete our patient satisfaction survey in the recovery area, then we ask that you complete it online after you get home.
If you have any concerns that are not resolved to your satisfaction you may contact:
The Office of the Health Ombudsman
PO BOX 13281 George Street Brisbane 4003
Tel: 133 646
Web: oho.qld.gov.au
Email: complaints@oho.qld.gov.au
Privacy hotline: 1300 363 992
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