The instructions below are provided to patients as general guidelines. Your physician may also provide instructions specific to the procedure being performed. If you have any questions, please contact the surgery center at Patients who have their procedures performed at BSM Surgery Center will enjoy the convenience of a centrally located facility with accessible parking and streamlined registration.
Our professional and knowledgeable healthcare professionals at BSM will treat you with the greatest care and respect. Patient satisfaction is important to us and is a true measure of our success. Your doctor has scheduled a date for your procedure.
If there are concerns or questions, a registered nurse will contact you. A comprehensive pre-admission assessment will be conducted at this time. You will need to provide the nurse with a complete health history and a list of prescription and over the counter medications you take.
Pre-operative lab work and an EKG may be ordered depending on your health history, age and medication list. Lab and EKG, if ordered, will need to be completed prior to your admission at the surgery center. Please notify your surgeon before coming to the center if you have any change in your physical condition sore throat, cold, fever or wound near your surgical site.
Make arrangements in advance for a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you for the first 24 hours after surgery. It is important that your ride is available when you are discharged. By law, you are not permitted to drive yourself home after receiving sedation.
