To prevent bacteria from the skin getting into the incision.
Leg exercises improve circulation and prevent blood clots
The patient is not tested for HIV prior to surgery.
antibiotics may be given to the patient prior to the procedure; this is known as prophylactic antibiotic treatment. Patients are encouraged to eat prior to surgery
the patient should come to the clinic or hospital one to seven days prior to surgery. The physician will review the proposed surgery with the patient and answer any questions. He
It depends on the purpose of the surgery and permission given prior to the surgery.
to discuss the surgery and other potential treatment options for the patient's medical condition
The patient's overall health must also be considered. Poor general health will affect the ophthalmologic surgery outcome.
Because this procedure is categorized as a surgery, the patient will be instructed not to eat or drink anything for at least six hours prior to the test.
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
Presumably you mean from the patient. It may be medically necessary on some occasions, prior to surgery for instance.