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Perioperative Clinics The Moncton Hospital's Perioperative Clinics can accommodate approximately 18 patients per day, who will be staying at least one night in the hospital after their surgery. More than 2,300 patients per year are admitted to the Perioperative Clinics unit the morning of their surgery to be prepared for the Operating Room. Perioperative Clinics is located on the first floor of the hospital. From the main entrance off MacBeath Avenue, follow the blue dots on the floor to the unit. Many patients will visit the unit a few days prior to their surgery for a Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic. Blood tests, cardiograms or chest X-rays are done at this time as well as teaching about the type of surgery the patient will be receiving. On the morning of their surgery, patients are asked to arrive approximately two hours prior to their scheduled surgery time and they may be accompanied by a family member or friend. Remember, patients are not to have anything to eat or drink after midnight of the day before they are admitted. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the surgery. Patients should bring their own medications with them to the hospital and leave valuables and jewellery at home. Patients who wear glasses should bring a proper case for safe storage. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who will sign the consent for surgery. Approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled time of surgery, patients are taken to the holding area located just outside the Operating Room. Family and friends are not allowed in this area although exceptions may be made for patients who require assistance communicating with staff. However, all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. While in the holding area patients will be interviewed by a nurse and anesthesiologist. The time a patient spends in the holding area may be extended if the preceding surgery takes longer than expected or the physician is called away on an emergency. From the holding area patients are taken to the Operating Room. The length of time it takes to do a surgery can only be estimated; every person and every surgery are different. Delays are not uncommon and are not a reason for concern. After surgery the patient is taken to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit to recover from the anesthesia. They are then brought up to their room until their discharge.  Back to top |
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Patients are asked to arrive two hours before their scheduled surgery time and are not to eat or drink anything after midnight of the day before they are admitted for surgery.
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