Sleep Apnea Surgery What To Expect On Surgery Day
Before the Surgery It is important for a formal consultation with a board-certified surgeon to occur prior to sleep apnea surgery. On the day of surgery, further testing is not generally required. In the unlikely event that a blood transfusion should become necessary, due to significant blood loss during the procedure, a type and crossmatch test would be done to determine the patient’s blood type and compatibility. Upon arrival at the surgery center, the patient will change into a hospital gown and vital signs may be checked....