03 - Post-Op Information

Pre-op Meds: Decadron 10mg, Ancef, Cipro if PCN allergic

Anesthesia:  General, ETT or LMA

Patient position: Ask, depends on areas

Bed position: usually no turn

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

Side Table: None

Lights: Overhead OR lights

Power: None

Bovie Settings: 15/15

Preinjection: Tumescent (ask surgeons how many 1 litre bags)

Prep:  Chloraprep

Drapes:  Per sites to be suctioned

Instrument sets:  Liposuction set