医护英语 Unit 6.ppt

What’s It Like to Have Surgery? Inpatient surgery takes place in a hospital. In most cases, the patient checks in on the day of surgery and remains for a few days or more after surgery. Before Surgery You should have an empty stomach before an operation. It is best not to eat or drink for 6–8 hours before your surgery. You will be given an ID bracelet. It will include your name, room number and doctor’s name. Your health history, as well as any drug allergies, may be noted. Some routine tests and exams may be done: ? Checks of your temperature, pulse, and blood pressure ? Blood tests ? Urinalysis ? Chest X-ray ? Electrocardiogram (ECG) Your doctor must explain what is involved in your treatment before you can agree to it. This process is called informed consent. Preop Prep Just before surgery, preop prep (for preoperative preparation) takes place. The steps vary, but the following are what you can expect: ? The part of your body where the doctor will operate will be cleaned and may be shaved. ? You may be given a laxative or an enema to empty your bowels. ? You’ll be asked to remove any of the following items: Dentures and hearing aids Contact lenses and glasses Nail polish Wigs, hairpins and barrettes Jewelry ? You’ll be asked to remove all your clothes. You will put on a special gown and maybe a cap. ? You will be taken to an area where you’ll wait until the surgical team is ready for you. ? You may be given some medication to help you relax. ? An intravenous (IV) line may be placed in your arm or wrist to supply your body with fluids, medication or blood during and after the surgery. ? A catheter may be placed in your bladder to drain urine. Task 5 Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. Before Surgery (Pre-Operative) Nurses caring for patients before and after surgery are also known as perianesthesia nurses. The specia