Many surgeries performed at St. Croix Health are same day surgeries. This
means, you arrive for your surgery on the date you are scheduled to come
in and leave after a brief recovery period that same day. These are typically
minimally invasive surgeries that do not involve large incisions. Some
of our most common same day surgeries are colonoscopies, joint replacements,
breast reconstruction and lumpectomy, urology procedures and vein ablations.
Pre-Op Area
It is recommended you have someone drive you to and from the hospital,
especially if you will be sedated for the procedure. When you arrive at
the hospital, we will take you to the pre-op area for initial preparation.
One person can accompany you to the pre-op area.
PACU – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
You will be brought here to recover from sedation if any was used during
your procedure. The surgeon will use this time to speak privately with
your friends or family to tell them how the procedure went. Recovery in
the PACU can take up to two hours. Friends and family can visit you after
you leave the PACU. Patients who receive anesthesia should not operate
a vehicle for 24 hours.
Outpatient Recovery Area
Once you have recovered from sedation, you will be moved to the outpatient
recovery area where your friends and family can visit you. Home care instructions
will be provided before you are discharged.
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