Pre-op Meds: Ancef or Clindamycin

Anesthesia:  General

Patient position: Supine 

Bed position: No turn

DVT ppx:  Compression boots on - working BEFORE induction of anesthesia

Side Table: None

Lights: Overhead door lights only

Power: None

Bovie Settings: 2 bovies, unprotected tips, 50/50  setting

Preinjection: None

Prep:  Chloraprep

Drapes:  Universal (comes in a pack)

Instrument sets:  Plastics major set

Admission status: Overnight or same-day

Estimated time: 3 hrs

Coding: CPT = 15847 or 15830, ICD-9 = Z41.1

Post-op wound care:  JP drain instruction, no bath for 30 days, shower okay

next day.

Post-op activity restrictions:  No heavy exertion for 3 wks, remain in flex position while moving for 1 wk

Follow up:  1 wk