Preparing for your outpatient stay

Instructions for outpatient surgery

Scrupulously follow the instructions given by your surgeon and anaesthetist during the consultation (hygiene, no make-up, fasting, no smoking, medication, etc.), otherwise your operation may be postponed. Don't hesitate to ask them questions.

Pre-operative check-up

Depending on your age and medical history, the anaesthetist may prescribe additional tests (blood tests, cardiological consultation, etc.). You will be asked to provide the results of these tests in order to compile your medical file.

Plan your return home now

Organise your transport home now. If you are anaesthetised while you are in hospital, you must undertake to comply scrupulously with the following obligations on your return home for the first 24 hours following the operation:

• Not to drive a vehicle
• Be accompanied as soon as you leave the clinic. This person (of age, able-bodied and responsible) will collect you from the ward.
• Go straight home and remain there in the presence of a responsible adult.
• If you are a minor, you must be accompanied home by a parent or guardian (or by 2 people if the child is under 10: one will drive the car and the other will look after the child during the journey).

If you are unable to follow these instructions, it is essential to inform the surgeon and/or anaesthetist, as this may be a contraindication to outpatient treatment.

Before the operation or examination

Before the operation or examination, it is essential that :

• have been examined by your doctor and informed of the schedule for your day and the preoperative recommendations (preoperative shower, depilation, etc.).

• bring your pre-anaesthetic consultation with you, if this did not take place at the clinic.

• not eat or drink anything (no food, water, chewing gum, cigarettes, etc.).