Hospitalization

WHAT SHOULD I DO ?

BEFORE D-DAY

• I see the surgeon and we set a date for surgery
• The same day, I receive a login code to perform my pre-admission online through the secure portal APPFINE.
• -* I make an appointment with the anaesthetist
• I carry out the optional examinations as prescribed : X-rays, blood test, electrocardiogram...
• I organize my return, by arranging a person to escort me or by booking a medical transfer if necessary
• I apply for a place in a Respite Care and Rehabilitation Center if prescribed by my surgeon
• I get in advance the anti-pain medication prescribed by the anaesthetist
• I read the hygiene instructions to be observed before the hospitalization (click here)

THE DAY BEFORE MY ARRIVAL

• I proceed to my waxing, with depilatory cream or hair clipper, according to the recommendations of the surgeon.
• I remove all nail polish, false nails, jewelry and piercing.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING ?

My administrative documents

• My cards of medical insurance (Carte Vitale and supplementary insurance)
• My ID and methods of payment
• The pre-admission formalities MUST be finalized on APPFINE application.
• If unable to access the Internet you must download, print ALL the detailed documents for pre-admission entry and return by mail to the clinic (link to download documents)
• Minors : care authorization MUST be signed by both parents with copy of both ID
• Patient under tutorship : the care authorization MUST be signed by the tutor

My medical documents

• The prescription of my personal treatment and my medicines in the original packages
• Radiological examinations
• Biological and cardiological examinations if necessary

I do not forget :

• A comfortable and clean fit
• A toilet kit including towel and washcloth

THE DAY OF MY ARRIVAL

• I stop drinking and eating 6 hours before the surgery
• I do not carry any object of value
• According to the instructions of the anesthetist, I take my usual treatment
• I respect the time of admission given

MY ARRIVAL IN THE CLINIC

• At the scheduled time, I go to the registration desk (ground floor)
• The secretary validates my admission and tells me my room number
• Arrived in the room I unpack my luggage and I wait for the nurse
• The nurse questions me while filling-in my file and then informs me about the organization of my stay, including the time of my intervention, when and how I can get up, the physiotherapist’s intervention and the expected duration of my stay
• In the evening, I am allowed to eat a normal meal unless contraindicated by the anesthetist,
• I take a shower, including hair, with the antiseptic solution (Betadine Scrub or Hibiscrub) provided by the clinic before going to bed

THE DAY OF MY INTERVENTION

• The nurse wakes me up and asks me to take a shower, including hair, with the antiseptic solution
• I wear the specific outfit for the operating room
• I remove my dentures, hearing aids, glasses, lenses and store them in a safe place

Direction : The Operating room

• The stretcher takes me to the operating room
• I am taken care of by the healthcare team
• After the procedure, I go to the recovery room for post-intervention monitoring and pain management
• The stretcher brings me back to my room

RETURN TO MY ROOM

• I am taken in charge by the nurse in the department
• I take a light meal (if operated in the morning)
• I get up with the physiotherapist and if my intervention allows it
• The surgeon comes to see me
• In the evening, during the meal, the nurse gives me my medication, including a treatment for pain and my personal treatment if the anaesthetist has not suspended it

BEFORE LEAVING THE CLINIC

The surgeon’s nurse gives me :

• Prescriptions for postoperative care
• The hospitalization report
• The letter for my doctor
• An appointment for postoperative consultation
• A work stoppage (if necessary)

The nurse gives me :

• The exit bulletin with a call number in case of emergency or problem.

Before leaving the service, I complete the satisfaction questionnaire posted on the TV set.

The secretary of admissions gives me :

• A situation bulletin and the traceability sheet of the implants
• The receipt of paid invoice (if all fees have been paid)

Someone must come and pick me up at my home or I have booked a medical transfer to a Respite Care and Rehabilitation Center

• I make an appointment if necessary with a nurse for postoperative care (dressing, injection of anticoagulant ...)
• I keep my dressing dry to avoid any risk of infection
• I get rest and respect the postoperative instructions