Joint Replacement Surgery (part 2 of 6) - Preadmission Testing & Before Surgery

Before we can even get started replacing your joint at Penn Orthopaedics, there are some very important tests and procedures you need to have done. Let's find out more from the woman who knows everything you need to do before your surgery, your Penn Preadmissions Testing nurse.
"Hi I'm Kathy / Kathleen Dougherty, a preadmissions nurse at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Four weeks before surgery, it's very important for you to begin taking an iron and multivitamin supplement."
"It's also critical that you come in for all of your scheduled preadmission testing. These may include some or all the following tests: a blood test, a urine sample, an EKG, blood donation, a medical evaluation by a doctor, and an admissions interview with an admissions nurse. I'll answer all of your questions and hopefully alleviate any of your fears."
"The day of your preadmission testing you may want to bring a friend or family member to help you, a written list of all of your current medications, and your insurance card."
"The day before surgery, you need to call the Short Procedure Unit between 2pm and 4pm to confirm your surgery time and discuss any last minute questions. If your surgery is scheduled on a Monday you need to call the SPU the Friday before. And last but not least, you should not eat or drink after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes water, ice and gum."
To learn more about joint replacement surgery, visit www.pennmedicine.org/orthopaed...

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