Patient Education: Diseases Conditions Treatments & Procedures

Heart Surgery

Going Into Surgery

You may be asked to take another shower with antiseptic soap and to put on a hospital gown.

Just before you are taken to the operating room you will be reminded to remove: dentures, jewelry, hairpins or hairpieces, all clothing (including underwear) contact lenses, artificial body parts, nail polish, eye glasses, makeup, hearing aides (these are removed after you are in the operating room and the nurse and anaesthetist have spoken with you). Nursing staff are available to assist you.

You may be given an injection (needle) or an oral medication (by mouth) before going for surgery. These will make you feel relaxed and drowsy. Make sure you have used the washroom before receiving these medications. You will be taken to surgery on a stretcher.

Please pack a small bag of belongings which includes, dentures, eyeglasses, mouthcare products, comb and slippers. Additional belongings may be returned home with your family or stored in a locker on the ward.
During your surgery your family may go to the waiting area located on the second floor of M wing.