Before Surgery

Any pre-operative tests will be determined by your physician and communicated to you prior to the date of your surgery.

Yes. You will be contacted one business day prior to surgery by a member of our health care team. We will go over instructions for the day of surgery and answer any questions you may have.  You may also be contacted by someone in the facility’s business office to address financial matters such as your responsibility for co-payments and deductibles.

1. Please bring a photo identification and your insurance card(s). Our staff will need to verify and make copies when you check-in on the day of your surgery.
2. Please bring a list of all medications prescribed or over the counter you are currently taking.
3. Please bring payment of any patient responsibility (e.g. co-payment or deductible)
4. Please remove all jewelry and piercings, and do not bring rings, watches, or other valuables.

If you are planning to receive sedation or anesthesia, do not eat food or drink any liquids after midnight the day prior to your surgery. It is very important that you follow the provided instructions.  If you do not, your surgery may be delayed or cancelled.

You will be given instructions regarding medications by your physician or Nurse during your pre-op phone call. Also, as noted above, please be prepared to list all medications (including name and dose) you are taking and to bring any with you that may be needed during your stay.(e.g., inhaler). If you are currently taking medications for diabetes, weight loss, blood thinners, or antibiotics, please contact the pre-admission nurse immediately at 702-445-6993 xt. 208. 

Your safety is our primary concern. Your entire health care team will follow rigorous guidelines regarding site identification and procedure confirmation. National Patient Safety Goals have been developed which require your involvement too. You will be asked numerous times to confirm both the procedure you are having and the surgical site. You should take a very active role in all discussions with your physician, your anesthesia provider and our staff regarding the identification of your procedure and the correct surgical site.  In most cases, your surgeon will mark the site prior to your procedure.

Take a shower the night before and the morning of surgery. Follow these simple steps:

1. Wash your hair first with any shampoo.
2. Wash all of your body using a liquid antibacterial soap and a clean washcloth for each shower.
3. Rinse well to remove all soap.
4. Dry your body with a clean towel.
5. Do not use lotion, cream or powder.
6. Do not shave or clip the area where the surgery will be done unless your physician directs you to do so.
7. On the day of your procedure make sure you, your family and any other caregivers wash hands frequently while at the facility and at home following your surgery. Also, do not hesitate to ask members of your health care team at the facility if they have washed their hands!

We realize that surgery can be frightening for you and your child. If your child would like to have a stuffed animal or security blanket for added comfort, feel free to bring these items on the day of surgery. In the case of young children having surgery, it is best to have someone along with the driver to help care for the child on the trip home. If you experience any health changes between your most recent visit with your physician and the date of surgery, notify your physician immediately. Please report even minor changes, such as an elevated temperature, cough or cold. If you cannot reach your physician, please call the facility. A parent or guardian must remain in the facility the entire time the child is at Sunset Ridge Surgery Center.

Please be sure to notify your physician, anesthesiologist and nurse prior to the date of surgery if you think you may be pregnant. The surgical procedure, anesthesia and medications may be harmful to a developing baby. Your procedure might be cancelled.