Need help? Get in touch we are here to help.
(03) 9473 4600What to expect on the day of your procedure.
Find out moreAt East Melbourne 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.
[accordion collapsed]
Unless your doctor advises you otherwise it is important to follow our guidelines below on the day of surgery.
Fasting
Fasting requirements can vary between procedures, and are particularly important for patients needing a general anaesthetic. Our staff will let you know a day or two before your procedure how long you need to fast for.
Smoking
Do not smoke on the day of surgery.
Please note East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital is a smoke-free environment in line with Victorian Health Department Legislation.
Special instructions for medical conditions
After a general anaesthetic, for your safety, you must have an escort to accompany you home, and a responsible adult must stay with you overnight. If these cannot be organised, please contact the day hospital at least two days prior to your admission to discuss your discharge plan with one of our registered nurses. We can assess your scenario and liaise with your specialist/anaesthetist and they can assist with discharge planning. If you do not have an escort, or overnight carer, then your procedure may be cancelled.
If you can’t arrange an escort please contact our admissions staff who can put you in touch with a nursing agency. The agency can arrange for someone to act as your escort. This will incur a charge that is payable by you directly to them.
For children under 10 – Arrange 2 escorts. If driving home, you must arrange for a child under 10 years old to have two responsible people present in the vehicle (a driver and a carer).
East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital can organise an interpreter to help you better understand everything on the day of your surgery. Please contact us a a few days before your admission to advise us if this is a service you require.
Please come to Reception where you will be welcomed and promptly checked in by our friendly admissions team. Our team we will settle any final paperwork or accounts and let you know your expected length of stay and discharge time.
After your surgery, you’ll be taken to the Recovery Area where our nurses will observe your recovery from the anaesthesia. It is possible to feel drowsy, or have some pain, but this won’t last long. Our Recovery Room nurses will contact your escort with an estimated disrcharge time. You’ll be offered something to eat and drink before being going home and we’ll also provide written and verbal discharge instructions. Your escort will need to come in and collect you from East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital.
[/accordion]
Find out more about what to do after your procedure >
Need help? Get in touch we are here to help.
(03) 9473 4600What to expect on the day of your procedure.
Find out more