Surgical Services

Family/Visitors in Same Day Surgery
Family and/or visitors will be allowed to visit in the pre-op area after preparation for surgery is complete. Please limit the number of family and/or visitors in Same Day Surgery to two people at a time.We appreciate your cooperation.

Please be advised that you may not be seen in order of arrival. If you have been waiting longer than 15 minutes, please check in at the Surgery Reception Desk. We appreciate the opportunity to care for you and your family.

We’re here to assist you and make your wait comfortable. If you have any questions or need assistance, please check with our staff and volunteers at the Surgery Reception Desk.

Communication is Very Important
A pager has been assigned to the contact person. The pager will operate from anywhere within the hospital. Please do not put pagers in a purse or bag. The pager will activate throughout the day alerting the contact person to check in at the Surgery Reception Desk for a message. The contact person will be notified:

When family and/or visitors are allowed in the pre-op area.

When surgery is complete and the surgeon is ready to talk with them.

When family and/or visitors are allowed in the post-op area.

The contact person is encouraged to remain in the hospital. However, if it is absolutely necessary to leave the building, please see the Surgery Receptionist for a pager that operates outside of the hospital or leave your cell phone number.

Please note:

Latex balloons are not allowed in Lakeview Hospital due to latex allergies.
Lakeview Hospital is a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus.
Cell phone use is prohibited in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Same Day Surgery and Post Anesthesia.

For Your Convenience

Located on the Lower Level – Ground Floor

Telephones are located in the waiting area
Courtyard Café
Breakfast (7:30 am–10:00 am)
Lunch (11:15 am–1:30 pm)
Dinner (5:00 pm–6:15 pm)
Light between meals snacks and beverages are also available.
Vending machines and complimentary coffee/cookies are available in the Surgery Waiting area.

Located on the First Floor – Main Lobby

ATM cash machine
Java Coast Coffee Cart, featuring fresh pastries, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Retail Pharmacy, Monday-Friday 10:30 am-4:00 pm.
Fractured Frog Gift Shop, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm, weekends 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The Lakeview Hospital Auxiliary invites you to browse through!
Art Gallery, featuring local and regional artists.
Chapel, open 24 hours a day. To contact the hospital chaplain, please dial extension 4586.
Community Health Library, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-8:00 pm.

Pain and Comfort - Preparing for Your Surgery
The following information has been developed to help you and your family prepare for your surgery and recovery. Our goal is to control your pain and enhance your comfort before and after surgery.

We understand that surgery can be a time of question and concern. We want you to know that we are available and that we hope to make your experience here as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

Your Rights and Responsibilities

1. You have the right

to participate actively in decisions about how to manage your pain.
to have your pain thoroughly assessed.
to have your pain promptly treated.
to have your treatment adjusted if your pain has not eased.

2. You have the responsibility

to ask questions regarding pain and pain management.
to discuss pain relief options and comfort measures with physicians and nurses.
to ask for pain relief when pain first begins.
to help the physician and nurse assess your pain.
to report if the pain is not relieved.
to express any concerns related to taking pain medication.

Prior to surgery it is important to discuss the following information with your nurse and physician.

All medications you are currently taking, including vitamins and herbal supplements.
Allergies and sensitivities you may have to medication, food and the environment and the reaction (nausea, hives, difficulty breathing, etc.).
Comfort measures available to you, such as listening to music, warm blankets, reclined position, etc.
Measurement of pain intensity using the Analog or Faces Scale.
Analog Scale - you will be asked to rate the intensity of your pain on a scale of 0 to 10 (zero = no pain, 5 = distressing pain, 10 = unbearable pain).
Faces Scale - you will be asked to rate the intensity of your pain using pictures of a happy face (no pain) to a sad face (hurts worst).

Pain medication will be given depending on your need and physician orders.

Intravenous (IV) medicine - IV pain medication may be given after surgery while you are in the recovery room.
Pain pills - Pain pills may be given after surgery while you are in the Same Day Surgery area.
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) - Pain medications may be given through an IV by a special pump. The pump is programmed to deliver a continuous amount of pain medication and/or deliver a preset amount of pain medication when you push the button or a combination of a continuous amount and a preset amount when you push the button. The PCA will be initiated in the Recovery Room and continue until you are able to take pain pills. No one else is to push the button for you!

Alternative Comfort Measures

Warmth - Warmth is provided with the application of warmed cotton blankets or through the use of a warming blanket that provides a continuous circulation of warmed air.
Cold therapy is available through the application of ice packs.
Music - A selection of CDs are available for your use.
Reading materials - Magazines and newspapers are available.

This site is for informational use only. It is not intended to substitute professional medical advice.