Operation Preparation, a new podcast hosted by St James’s Hospital staff, provides surgical patients with key information ahead of their upcoming procedure with the objective of empowering patients and seeing them have better outcomes. The six-part series seeks to answer the common questions people have about anaesthesia in the lead up to surgery, by providing a compilation of relevant patient experiences and insights from which new patients can benefit from, allowing them to clarify their own concerns.
This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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Operation Preparation, a new podcast hosted by St James’s Hospital staff, provides surgical patients with key information ahead of their upcoming procedure with the objective of empowering patients and seeing them have better outcomes. The six-part series seeks to answer the common questions people have about anaesthesia in the lead up to surgery, by providing a compilation of relevant patient experiences and insights from which new patients can benefit from, allowing them to clarify their own concerns.
This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7 explains why patients fast before their procedure. Listen here to gain more of an understanding of fasting that will help decrease the risk of avoidable delays and cancellations to your surgery.
For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation ‘Steps For A Stronger Start’ website:www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation
Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at: perioperativepodcast@Stjames.ie
The transcripts of this episode can be found here.
Visit our PAAC page: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's Hospital
St James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie
Abbreviations:
PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic
NG: Nasogastric
This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition.
Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray.
Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures.
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