Surgeries can be tricky, things could escalate to dangerous outcomes if not prepared and handled properly. At Matlis Hospital, it is our responsibility to ensure that your surgical experience is safe.
Ensuring safety
Preparing for surgery
Rest adequately and familiarise yourself with instructions given by physician/surgeon.
During your stay at the hospital, we will leave no stone unturned to keep you safe, free from complications and comfortable.
Pre - operation Phase
- Get all your doubts clarified about the procedure from the doctor.
- For a day surgery - Make sure you have adult supervision to accompany you and drive you home post surgery.
- If you fall ill one day prior to the surgery, call your doctor immediately.
- Ensure maximum hygiene before you get admitted to minimize the possibility of infections.
- If you discover that you may be pregnant post diagnosis of your surgery inform the surgeon immediately.
On Surgery Day
- Follow all instructions given by the surgery, such as consumption of food or water prior to your surgery.
- Ensure you take the medications prescribed by your doctor.
- Flat footwear, loose clothing is must.
- Leave jewellery and valuables at home.
What you can carry
- Medications you take everyday, along with dosage and frequency
- Asthma inhaler in case you need to use one.
- Reading glasses, hearing aid, dentures in case you need to use any of these.