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Preoperative Surgery Checklist 10-07

This document provides a preoperative checklist for patients undergoing surgery with Dr. James C. Wittig. It outlines important steps to take before surgery such as getting medical clearance, stopping blood thinners, and reviewing informed consent forms. On the night before and day of surgery, patients should not eat or drink after midnight, shower with antibacterial soap, bring radiological studies and medication lists. After surgery, a healthcare team will monitor the patient in the hospital. Follow up care with Dr. Wittig occurs two weeks after discharge, and patients should continue following instructions in the surgery guide.

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Preoperative Surgery Checklist 10-07

This document provides a preoperative checklist for patients undergoing surgery with Dr. James C. Wittig. It outlines important steps to take before surgery such as getting medical clearance, stopping blood thinners, and reviewing informed consent forms. On the night before and day of surgery, patients should not eat or drink after midnight, shower with antibacterial soap, bring radiological studies and medication lists. After surgery, a healthcare team will monitor the patient in the hospital. Follow up care with Dr. Wittig occurs two weeks after discharge, and patients should continue following instructions in the surgery guide.

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James C.

Wittig, MD Print Form


Orthopedic Oncologist

PREOPERATIVE CHECKLIST
For additional details, review SURGERY GUIDE copy or click here
Preparing for Surgery
Contact your Insurance Company about your benefits regarding inpatient rehabilitation, physical therapy &
occupational therapy, and home nurse services
Get Preadmission Testing done at specified hospital
Get Preoperative Medical Clearance from your primary care physician, pediatrician, internist or cardiologist
Get all Radiologic Studies (X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, Bone Scan)
Stop all blood thinners 5 days before surgery
Read and sign Informed Consent
The Night Before Surgery
Shower (may be done day of surgery if time permits - use antibacterial soap)
DO NOT eat or drink anything after MIDNIGHT
List all medications, dosages and times taken (please bring a neatly printed list)
Review the SURGERY GUIDE
Get a good night's sleep

The Day of Surgery

Take routine medications with only a sip of water - as instructed by your doctor

Brush your teeth & rinse - DO NOT SWALLOW

Wear comfortable clothing, leave valuables at home or with a family member

Bring your Radiological Studies

Bring all your medications with you to the hospital. If the hospital does not carry your specific medication,
you will be able to take your own from home.

Postoperative Care

Your healthcare team (Surgeon, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist,
Fellows & Residents, Internists, Pain Specialist, Rehabilitation Specialist) will all assist in the complete
monitoring of you after your surgery while in the hospital

Back at Home after Surgery

Postoperative follow up care with Dr. Wittig normally takes place 2 weeks after your discharge from the
hospital or from rehabilitation

Continue to follow instructions in the SURGERY GUIDE

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