A staff anesthesiologist at Northside Anesthesia Services in Indianapolis, Dr. Richard Rust brings two decades of experience to his practice. Among his responsibilities as an anesthesiologist, Dr. Richard Rust stays up to date with the latest techniques for helping patients prepare for surgery.
The president-elect of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Dr. Mary Dale Peterson, recently shared several tips for preparing for surgery in the article Questions to Ask Before You Have Anesthesia, published by U.S. News & World Report. Here are three of the key takeaways:
1. An individual should take precautions to ensure he or she is in the healthiest condition possible before undergoing surgery. This could include addressing low iron levels, correcting blood pressure, and losing weight.
2. It may be difficult, but smokers should stop smoking for the period leading up to surgery. Even not smoking for a few days before surgery can improve recovery and reduce surgery-related risks.
3. Make sure to arrive at the hospital with an empty stomach on the day of the surgery. Having food in one's stomach can lead to sickness.
The president-elect of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Dr. Mary Dale Peterson, recently shared several tips for preparing for surgery in the article Questions to Ask Before You Have Anesthesia, published by U.S. News & World Report. Here are three of the key takeaways:
1. An individual should take precautions to ensure he or she is in the healthiest condition possible before undergoing surgery. This could include addressing low iron levels, correcting blood pressure, and losing weight.
2. It may be difficult, but smokers should stop smoking for the period leading up to surgery. Even not smoking for a few days before surgery can improve recovery and reduce surgery-related risks.
3. Make sure to arrive at the hospital with an empty stomach on the day of the surgery. Having food in one's stomach can lead to sickness.