Pre-Admission Guide
Everything you need to know before your procedure at Dalcross — from fasting instructions to what to bring on the day.
Pre-Admission Guide
Everything you need to know before your procedure at Dalcross — from fasting instructions to what to bring on the day.
Before Your Procedure
Preparing for Your Day at Dalcross
Fasting Instructions
- No food from midnight the night before your procedure.
- Plain water only — up to 2 hours before your admission time.
- No chewing gum, lollies, or lozenges on the morning of surgery.
- Diabetic patients: specific instructions will be given by your surgeon or anaesthetist.
Continue Taking
Blood pressure medications, heart medications, thyroid medications — take with a small sip of water on the morning of surgery unless instructed otherwise.
Blood thinners — discuss with your surgeon
Warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban, apixaban — do not stop without discussing with your surgeon and GP first.
What to Bring
Documents
- Medicare card
- Private health fund card
- Photo ID
- Completed pre-admission forms
Personal Items
- Comfortable, loose clothing
- Current glasses (if applicable)
- Medications in original packaging
- A support person to take you home
- Sunglasses for post-op comfort
Free Parking For Patients and Visitors
- Save hundreds of dollars on hospital parking during a surgery or extended visit
- Ensure safe, stress-free arrivals and discharges, as driving post-surgery is prohibited.
- Plenty of parking with the shortest walking distance to the hospital entry
- Accessible drop-off zones neary entry
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