In the Operating Room

In the Operating Room


  • The Nurse will introduce you to the members of the surgical team.
  • You will be assisted to move from the stretcher to the Operating Room table.
  • Monitoring equipment will be connected to you. 
  • The Operating Room may feel cold to you. If you are cold, tell the Nurse.
  • While you are awake, the Operating Room team will perform a surgical safety checklist that will include a review of your name, surgical procedure, and any other information specific to you.
  • The Nurse will remain beside you until the Anesthesiologist has put you to sleep.
  • The Anesthesiologist will stay with you until you are awake in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit.