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1. Lateral Thoracoabdominal Preparation- The area includes axilla, chest, and abdomen from the neck to crest of theillium. Area extends beyond the midline, anteriorly and posteriorly. Patient is inlateral position on the operating table.
2. Abdominal preparation- The area includes breast line to upper third of thights, from the table line,with patient in supine position. Shaded area shows anatomic area of hair removal.
3. Chest and Breast Preparation- The area includes shoulder, upper arm down to elbow, axilla and chest wallto the table line beyond sternum to opposite shoulder. The patient may be in lateralposition.
4. Knee and Lower Leg Preparation- The area includes the entire circumference of affected leg and extends fromfoot to upper part of thigh.
5. Rectoperineal and Vaginal Preparation- The area includes pubis, vulva, labia, perineum, anus, and adjacent areasincluding inner aspects of upper thigh.
6. Hip Preparation- The area includes the abdomen on the affected side, thigh to the knees,buttock to table line, groin, and pubis.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis depends entirely on the surgery. Some surgeries require nearly no preparation. Having a skin lesion removed, for example, or having an artificial lens put in your eye require little more than showing up. Surgeries that will use a general anesthetic or sedative usually require fasting for 12-24 hours before hand. This is mostly to make sure your stomach is empty so you don't vomit while you are asleep. Some surgeries require a lot of preparation. Intestinal surgery requires you to take a very strong laxative sometimes more than 24 hours ahead, and to fast. This ensures that your intestines are empty when surgery is done. Bone Marrow transplant requires many days of preparation - starting with radiation to kill your existing bone marrow. These are just some examples. Your surgeon should tell you exactly what is required of you to prepare for any upcoming surgery.
If you meant emotional of spiritual preparation, this will vary with the person and the seriousness of the surgery.
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∙ 15y agoTo avoid infection after the surgery.
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