The anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetist nurse practitioner(CRNANP) will maintain your optimal physiological conditions during the surgery in addition to possibly reduce the side effects likely to occur from the anesthesia.
Information you should tell the anesthesiologist and CRNANP
- Medical history
- Operation history
- Anesthetic history (personal and family)
- All medicine you take currently
- Any allergy or adverse drug reaction
- cigarette smoking or alcoholic drinking habits
- Time since fasting.
- If you are pregnant, please inform the anesthesiologist
- Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (weight-loss injections/pills) for blood sugar or weight control may delay gastric emptying, increasing the risk of vomiting, choking, suffocation, or aspiration pneumonia during anesthesia.
- For once-daily formulations (oral or injection), discontinue the medication three days (72 hours) before anesthesia.
- For once-weekly formulations, discontinue the medication seven days before anesthesia.
- If discontinuation may affect blood sugar stability, please consult your physician for appropriate management.
- During anesthesia, the anesthesia team uses a pulse oximeter on the finger to monitor blood oxygen levels in the body. To ensure accurate monitoring of vital signs during anesthesia and to ensure safety, all nail polish and gel/UV nails must be removed from fingers and toes before receiving anesthesia.
Precautions for Hospitalization
- Keep your valuables at home.
- Bring insurance documents (if any) and national insurance card.
- Bring all examination reports, images (for example: X-ray film, computer tomography, etc.), and any other medical documents you own.
If you are admitted, you should
- Bring your personal toiletries, bathing robe, pajama, and slippers.
If you are outpatient, you should
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Make sure an adult who can be responsible for taking you home can come to the hospital.
