Pre Op For C Section

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Pre op for c section. My ob informed me that i will have a pre op appointment with him at 9 30am and then a second pre op appointment at the hospital at 10 30am the. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you ve had a previous c section and aren t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac. According to mayo clinic five steps of preparation for a c section are necessary during the pre op time.

A cesarean section c section is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby in which an incision is made through the abdomen into the uterus and the baby is lifted out. A thin flexible tube called a catheter will be inserted into your bladder to empty it while you re under the anaesthetic and a small area of pubic hair will be trimmed if necessary. You ll be asked to change into a hospital gown when you arrive at the hospital on the day of the caesarean section.

If printed this document is only valid for the day of printing. Heparin lovenox contact your prescribing physician for instructions 7 days before your surgery. I am scheduled for a c section on monday feb 25th.

The nurse administers ranitidine zantac as ordered prior to a planned cesarean birth to. Cesarean delivery c section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. Washing your abdomen placing a catheter starting an iv taking an antacid.

If you are taking prescription blood thinners e g. Obtain all preoperative lab testing for surgery within 72 hours of surgery. Insert a urinary catheter to drain the bladder and decrease its size.

The area around your incision will be tender for the first. It may be uncomfortable to cough sneeze or even laugh. Hold using medications that can make you bleed for 7 days.