Outpatient care

WHAT SHOULD I DO ?

Before D-Day

• I see the surgeon and we set a date for surgery
• His secretary gives me my "passport" for my day in the Outpatient Unit (I am informed that sometimes a night in hospital may be necessary)
• The same day, I receive a login code to do my pre-registration online through the secure portal APPFINE.
• I make an appointment with the anesthesiologist
• I do the complementary examinations if necessary as prescribed : X-rays, blood test, electrocardiogram ...
• I organize my return by planning a person to take me home after the procedure and stay with me the 24 hours following my surgery
• I get in advance the anti-pain medication prescribed by the anesthetist
• I read the hygiene instructions to be observed before the hospitalization (click here)

The day before surgery

• I proceed to my waxing, with depilatory cream or a hair clipper, according to the recommendations of the surgeon
• I remove all nail polish, false nails, jewelry and piercing
• I take a shower, body and hair, with the antiseptic solution (Betadine Scrub or Hibiscrub), bought on prescription of the surgeon
• I am contacted by the nurse of the Outpatient Unit, who gives me the admission schedule
• I stop drinking, eating and smoking 6 hours before I arrive at the clinic
• I follow the instructions given to me by telephone

WHAT SHOULD I BRING ?

My administrative documents

• Medical insurance cards (carte Vitale + supplementary insurance), a piece of identification, a method 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)
• Minor patient : authorization of care MUST be signed by both parents with copy of both ID
• Patient under tutorship : the authorization of care MUST be signed by the tutor

My medical documents

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

I plan a comfortable and clean outfit

The morning of my arrival

• At home, I take a shower, body and hair, with the antiseptic solution (Betadine Scrub red flask or Hibiscrub), bought on prescription of the surgeon
• I do not wear makeup
• 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

Upon arrival at the clinic

• At the scheduled time, I go to the Outpatient Unit on the 1st floor
• The secretary validates my admission and tells me my room number
• I wear the specific outfit for the operating room
• The nurse prepares me for surgery
• 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

Back in my room

• I am taken in charge by the nurse in the department
• I’m having a snack
• I get up with the physiotherapist
• The surgeon visits me to validate my exit (I am informed that sometimes a night in hospital may be necessary)

Before leaving

The surgeon’s nurse gives me :

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

The Outpatient Unit nurse gives me :

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

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 to pick me up and take me home. I must not stay alone the night after the procedure. Without accompanying person : I will stay overnight at the Clinic

If necessary, I make an appointment with a nurse for postoperative care

(Dressing, injection of anticoagulant, etc.).

• I keep my dressing dry to avoid any risk of infection
• I get rest and respect the postoperative instructions
• Tomorrow, depending on the type of intervention, a nurse will call me to hear from me

I organize my exit

Who comes to pick me up at the clinic ?

I indicate the name and phone number of the person who will come to pick me up.

Useful numbers of the Bordeaux-Merignac Sport Clinic

4 rue Georges Nègrevergne - 33700 MÉRIGNAC

THE SURGICAL UNIT : 05 57 20 68 90 THE OUTPATIENT UNIT : 05 57 20 68 00

At home, in case of persistent pain, bleeding, fever or any other problem, do not hesitate to call the clinic 24 hours a day at the above mentioned numbers

Download the Ministry of Health brochure on ambulatory surgery (in French)