Shoulder Arthroscopy

Day of Surgery

This is a brief overview of the activities that typically occur on your surgery day:

  1. You will be admitted to Meriter Hospital.
  2. Your vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, will be measured.
  3. A clean hospital gown will be provided.
  4. An IV will be started to give you fluids and medication during and after the procedure.
  5. You will be asked to put Dr. Rogerson's initials (JSR) on the correct surgical shoulder.
  6. All jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, and nail polish must be removed.
  7. Your shoulder will be scrubbed and shaved in preparation for surgery.
  8. Renee Burke, PA-C, Joanna Hutchins, PA-C or Dr. Rogerson  will meet you before your surgery just to say "Hi" and to answer your last minute questions.
  9. An anesthesia provider will discuss the type of anesthesia that will be used.
     

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7/15/2006

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