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 Dartmouth General Hospital

Capital Health - Dartmouth General

Dartmouth General Hospital provides services to approximately 120,000 people in Dartmouth and surrounding areas. Hospital services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient medical and surgical care and critical care. The surgery program includes general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ear nose and throat, orthopaedics, plastics, oral maxillofacial, ophthalmology, vascular and dentistry services.

Click on the tabs below for hospital information and your final “To Do” hospital checklist.

Checklist

Print off this handy checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything before your surgery! 

Final Pre-Hospital “To-Do” Checklist

Topic

Checklist Item

Food & Drink

 

 

Eat a light meal the night before your surgery

 

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day of your surgery

Shower

 

Shower the night before or morning of your surgery

 

Remove all nail polish and cosmetics (lipstick, blush, eye makeup)

Things to Bring

 

Enough comfy clothes to last you up to five days, just in case

 

A pair of lightweight supportive shoes with non-slip soles (like running shoes)

 

Non-scented toiletries (toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razor, powder, etc.)

 

Glasses, hearing aids or dentures (and cases to put them in)

 

Walker and crutches

 

For hip surgery patients, dressing equipment (long-handled shoehorn, sock aid and a “reacher”). For knee surgery patients, bring dressing equipment if recommended for you, or you are currently using them at home.

 

Check your equipment list to make sure you have the necessary aids you require for home.

 

Any medications you are currently taking, bring in their original containers

 

Reading materials (books, magazines, etc.)

 

Do not bring any valuables (jewelry, cash, credit cards, cell phone)

Paperwork

 

Clearly label all your personal items

 

A list of your current medications

 

The name, phone number and address of your pharmacy

 

Your family doctor’s name, phone number, address and fax number

 

Your health card and health insurance card

 

A list of your family and friends’ addresses and telephone numbers

Planning Ahead

 

Arrange your home to make sure you can move around easily when you return from your surgery – move around furniture if you need to.

 

Arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up from the hospital

 

Arrange for a friend or family member to stay with you (or close by) for at least the first two to three days after you return home from surgery to help you.

 

Find a place for your pets to stay while you are in the hospital

 

Plan grocery delivery services before going to the hospital