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Antietam UroSurgical Center, LLC, ASC
Local
Anesthesia
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| Before You Come |
- You will be contacted prior to your scheduled
procedure to discuss any questions and to confirm your appointment
and arrival time. If you have any special needs - please let
the staff know at this time
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- Your procedure will be done under local
anesthesia. There are no restrictions regarding eating
or drinking unless specifically noted by your doctor. We encourage
you to eat something before your procedure.
- Take all your usual medications the day
of your procedure, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- If your physician has ordered medication
for the procedure - take as prescribed.
- Follow all pre-operative instructions
given to you by your doctor.
- The best way to prepare for your procedure
is to relax. Most patients experience only mild discomfort which
lasts only a few minutes.
- Your physician will preform your procedure.
You can speak with him after the procedure.
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| Day of Procedure |
- Bathe or shower the morning of your procedure
to minimize the chance of infection.
- Wear lose, casual clothing and low-heeled
shoes. Tight fitting pants are particulary uncomfortable after
certain procedures.
- Leave all valuables such as jewerly, money,
checkbook, etc. at home.
- Bring your insurance card or any necessary
referral forms.
- Bring a complete list of your medications
(name and dosage) and allergies with reactions.
- Limit the number of people who accompany
you. To maximize the comfort of all visitors, we suggest that
adult patients be accompanied, if necessary, by only one person.
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| Recovery Period |
- Since your procedure will be preformed
under local or topical anesthesia, you will be able to leave
the center immediately after your procedure.
- You may experience some discomfort for
the remainder of the day. You will be instructed by your physician
whether you will be able to return to work that day or the following
day.
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| At Home After Your Procedure |
- Your doctor will provide post-operative
instructions regarding diet, rest and medications. In the event
of any difficulty, call your doctor or his answering service.
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 24
hours after receiving anesthesia or pain medication.
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Antietam UroSurgical
Center, L.L.C., ASC
Antietam Center
for Men's Health, L.L.C.
301-733-0022 •
1-888-326-0022
11110
Medical Campus Road
Suite 228
Hagerstown, MD 21742
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