Pre-Op Total Joint Class

Pre-Op Spine InformationWelcome!

Welcome to Duke Raleigh Hospital! We look forward to caring for you and your family during your stay.

1GoalsInform the patient about what to expectBefore SurgeryDuring SurgeryAfter Surgery

This outline will explain what to expect before, during, and after spine surgery.

2GoalsReduce anxietyAnswer questionsHelp you become better-prepared

We also hope to reduce your anxiety, answer questions, and help you become better prepared after this presentation.

3SectionsNursing

Case Management

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

This presentation will be divided into four sections: Nursing, Case Management, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

4Information From The Nurse About Care And Your Concerns

First, lets discuss Nursing Care.5We Care About You!!!In an effort to personalize your care while in the hospital, please let us know of any needs ahead of timePlease complete the enclosed Care Card and forward it to the Patient Navigator at the end of class

In an effort to personalize your care while in the hospital, please let us know of any needs ahead of time. Please complete a pink Care Card and forward it to the Patient Navigator. You may also contact the Patient Navigator at 866-552-9357 if you do not have a Care Card and one will be filled out for you.

6What To Bring List of medications and allergiesGlasses, hearing aids, denturesToiletry itemsToothbrushToothpasteFlat, supportive, non-slip walking shoes (with a backing)

Incontinence products (you may prefer a specific brand not provided by hospital)

On the day of surgery, please bring anything you need to operate on a regular day (i.e. glasses, hearing aids, dentures). If you forget toiletry items, then we can supply these for you. Most importantly, bring supportive walking shoes with a backing and rubber sole.

7What To BringNight clothes/pajamas, loose clothing

Books, magazines, hobby items

On the day of surgery and the day after surgery, you will be wearing a hospital gown. On post-op days 2 and 3, we will help you dress in your normal clothing. Ideally, baggy clothing including an oversized, button-down shirt is most comfortable for spine patients.

8While in surgery

CHG wipes will be used to cleanse and disinfect the surgical site before surgery beginsCHG reduces bacterial growth on the bodyCHG will help reduce the chance of infection following surgery

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Prior to beginning surgery, Chlorohexadene Gluconate (CHG) wipes will be used to cleanse and disinfect the spine and back area to reduce the chance of infection.9Orientation to RoomCall bell

TV Controls/Volume

Thermostat

When you arrive to the Orthopaedic Unit, your Nurse will orient you to the Call Bell TV Controls, and the Thermostat.

10Equipment After Surgery

We would like to review what equipment you may have following surgery.

11OxygenUsed a short timeLet us know if you have sleep apnea or use oxygen or CPAP at home

You may have oxygen in place when you wake from surgery. Typically, it will be nasal cannula oxygen with the two prongs fitting inside the nostrils. If you use a CPAP or BiPAP at home for sleep apnea, please bring your machine into the hospital.

12IV or Intravenous TherapyMay have one or two linesFluids-body water, blood, antibiotics, pain medicationWill leave it in until discharge

You will have one or two IV lines in your hand and/or your arm to give you any fluids or medications. It will be left in until you are discharged.

13Dressings and DrainsDrains and dressings removed 1st or second day after surgeryDressing changed daily after that

Your Surgeon may use a padded island dressing over the incision. He may also place a drainage catheter in the wound to help reduce fluid on the wound and, likewise, reduce swelling. 14Foley catheter to drain urineStays in no longer than 2 daysHelps to keep track of fluid balanceGood initially when not moving wellPut in after you are asleepDoes not hurt to come out

You will have a drainage catheter placed in your bladder to help drain urine during and after surgery. It will be inserted while you are asleep. Typically, this will be removed on the morning of Post-Op Day 2. It will not only help drain urine, but it will also let us know how well your kidneys are working.

15PCA - Patient Controlled AnalgesiaPain ButtonAdminister to selfClose monitoring

NO ONE IS TO PUSH THE BUTTON EXCEPT THE PATIENT!!!***Please ask your surgeon if this is an option for you

Your surgeon may order a PCA machine as one of many pain options for you. You may push the button to administer a dose of pain medicine. It is programmed so that you will only get a certain dose in a specified amount of time. Please let visitors know NOT to push the button for you as this is very powerful pain medication.

16Medications Different color and numberAlways ask nurse what meds are forCombination medications that you may take at home may be given as separate pills while in the hospital

Medications come in different colors and numbers depending on the brand. If you take a two-in-one combination drug at home, you may receive the two separate medications that make up that pill while in the hospital. Please do not bring home medications into the hospital.

17Rating Pain0 to 10 pain scale

Pain patternsMechanical Pain Surgical Pain

You will be asked what your pain level is many times throughout your stay. 0 means No Pain and 10 means Horrible Pain. Our goal is to get your pain at a 3 or 4 out of 10 or less. At this level, you will be awake and alert enough to participate in therapy and learn what we will be teaching you.

18Know the Zone!Our staff will make every effort to help control your pain We will automatically give you pain medication around the clock We ask that you partner with us and ask for additional pain medicine if needed Alternative pain options may be used such as cold therapy and distraction Our goal is to keep you in the 3-4 Pain Zone (or less)

You will receive pain medication around the clock without asking for it. However, if you experience breakthrough pain, please ask for that additional pain medication. This is typically written on your white board in your room along with the times it can be taken.

19Preventing PneumoniaIncentive Spirometer or Acapella

Perform breathing exercises while awakeHelps to expand air sacs in lungs

Surgical patients are at a higher risk of pneumonia following surgery. You will be given a breathing device and encouraged to perform breathing exercises throughout your stay. Your Nurse will explain these exercises to you.

20Preventing Blood Clots Medication (Blood Thinners)Calf/Foot PumpsWalking and Exercising

Surgical patients are also at a higher risk of having a blood clot following surgery. There are three ways that we prevent blood clots from forming: medication, calf/foot pumps, and walking/exercising.

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Coumadin and Lovenox ***Your surgeon may or may not place you on a blood thinner afterspinal surgery Will help to prevent blood clots from formingWill need to learn how to take these medications safelyWill need to watch a video

Medication is one way to help reduce blood clot formation. Your Surgeon may or may not prescribe a blood thinner while in the hospital as well as for a short time after discharge from the hospital. Two common blood thinners are Coumadin (a pill) and Lovenox (an injection).22Compression DevicesFoot or calf pumpsHelp to push the blood back into circulationWear them when you are in bed or in the chair

The second way to help reduce blood clot formation is to use compression devices on the calf muscles. These devices will inflate with air and squeeze calf muscles to push blood back towards the heart. These will be worn while in bed or in the chair but will be removed when walking.23

Walking and ExercisingHelps to prevent blood clots from formingExercise in and out of bedAnkle circles, foot pumps, tightening leg and buttocks muscles

The third way to help reduce blood clot formation is through walking and exercising. Not only will our staff walk with you, but they will also teach you exercises to perform while lying in bed or sitting in the chair.

24Diet Initial diet is typically clear liquid unless otherwise designated by your physicianDiet will advance as toleratedConstipation High fiberIncrease activityFluidsNausea

Your first meal after surgery will be clear liquid. If you tolerate this, your diet will be advanced to your regular diet. Pain medication may cause constipation, so we encourage you to eat foods high in fiber, increase your activity, and increase your fluid intake. We also have medications if you experience nausea.

25Call for Help Never get out of bed or chair unless you call for assistanceCall as soon as possible.Try to ask for help when a staff member is already in the room.

Never get up without calling for help. You may experience changes in blood pressure, lightheadedness, dizziness, and nausea which may cause you to fall and injure your new implant(s). 26Condition H (help)Dial 3111 and give room number

Gives family and friends a way to call a Medical Emergency team to the bedside

Call ifYou notice a change in your loved ones conditionYou still have serious concerns about your loved ones condition after speaking to the healthcare team

If a family member or friend notices a change in your condition, they may dial extension 3111 and a Medical Emergency team will be sent immediately to the patients bedside.

27Sleep Dial L.O.U.D. (5683) on phone if sleep disturbedAnonymous call

TIGR TV ChannelsRelaxation/Meditation channels

Comfort Cart

We make every effort to reduce noise in the hospital. If your sleep is being disturbed, you may dial LOUD (5683) on your phone, and someone will address the noise issue. We also have relaxation/meditation channels on our television. A Volunteer will also bring a Comfort Cart to your room .

28Case ManagementJoan Paramore RNCase Manager(919) 954-3878

Joan Paramore is the Nurse Case Manager for the Orthopaedic Unit.

29Discharge PlanGoal: To get you home safely!!!

Our goal is to get you home safely.

30Discharge Plan Everyone is assigned a Case Manager who will usually meet with you the day after surgeryAverage Length of Stay: 2-4 nightsThat means you should be ready for discharge around the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th day after surgery11:00AM Discharge Time

The Case Manager will meet with you the day after surgery and each day after to track your progress. The average length of stay is 3 nights. The hospital aims for an 11:00 AM discharge time.

31Discharge Plan Options:Home Health You will choose agency (list provided)RN (if on Coumadin)Physical Therapy (2-3 times/wk)Occupational Therapy (if ordered by Doctor)

***Your Case Manager will set up a Home Health Agency (of your choice) for you

Most spine patients are safe to return home and do not require home health services. In the event that home health is required, your Case Manager will arrange it. Typically, this involves a Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist. If needed, an Occupational Therapist may be ordered.

32Discharge Plan Options:Home HealthEquipment orderedRolling Walker (if needed)Bedside Commode (if needed)

***Your Case Manager will order your equipment for you from an agency of your choice

Most spine patients do not require any equipment for home. If any equipment is needed, then the Case Manager will order it for you before going directly home. If you do not go directly home, then the Rehab facility will order it for you instead.

33Discharge Plan Options:Short-Term RehabIf not safe to return home, Short-Term Rehab may be an option. Based on1. Your insurance2. How well you progress with Therapy while in the hospital

If you are not safe to return home, then your healthcare team may recommend that you go to Rehab for a short-term stay before returning home. Your Case Manager will help arrange a Rehab stay for you, if needed.

34Discharge Plan Options:Short-Term RehabTwo types of Rehab FacilitiesSNF: 1 to 3 hours of therapy/dayAverage Length of Stay: 1-2 weeks-as needed2. Acute: 3 to 5 hours of therapy/dayAverage Length of Stay: 5 days

There are two types of Rehab facilities. Most patients that need Rehab go to SNFs (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Acute Rehabs are usually hospital-based facilities. Your Case Manager will meet with you and discuss Rehab facility options.

35Discharge Plan Options:Outpatient TherapyUsually set up after Home Health is completedRarely set up at time of discharge from hospital

Outpatient Rehab may also be an option for you immediately after discharge from the hospital, Rehab facility, or when Home Health is completed.

36Discharge Plan Transportation (depends on what is medically necessary)CarWheelchair Van Not covered by insuranceCost: $55-$120Ambulance Covered by insurance if medically necessary

***Your Case Manager will set up your Wheelchair Van or Ambulance for you (if needed)

Most patients have a family member or friend drive them home or to Rehab from the hospital. The Case Manager can also arrange for transportation if you have no one to transport you.

37If You Are Going HomeYou may fill your prescriptions at our Plaza Pharmacy (Located on the First Floor of the hospital)Hours of Operation:Mon-Fri (9:00AM-4:30PM)(919) 954-3921Use the Main Pharmacy on weekends or after 4:30PM (but make payment arrangements with Plaza Pharmacy Mon-Fri 9:00AM to 4:30PM

If you are going directly home from the hospital, you may fill your prescriptions either the day before discharge or the morning of discharge at our hospital pharmacy.

38Physical Therapy

The next portion of the presentation will cover Physical Therapy.

39Treatment Sessions Seven days/weekOne or two sessions per day with the TherapistYour therapeutic activity will also involve walking with Nursing staff Typical treatment session Post-op Days 1, 2, and 3

Specific ExercisesYour Therapy will involve a lot of walking with our staff

Depending on your individual needs, Therapy will work with you either once or twice a day. Your therapeutic regimen will not only involve walking/exercising with Therapists, but it will also involve working with Nurses and Nurse Assistants as they help you up to the chair, bathroom, and hallway.41General Precautions No BLTs !!!No BendingNo LiftingNo Twisting Your Therapist will also teach you how to logroll

Your Therapist will teach you spine precautionsor what NOT to do following spine surgery. Typically, this involves no BLTs (no bending, no lifting, and no twisting). You will also be taught how to properly logroll to get out of bed.

42Homeward Bound GymStair training

Car transfer exercises

If needed, you may be brought to the Gym to perform stair training and transfer exercises.

43Medical EquipmentWalker

Bedside Commode

Your Therapist will also teach you how to properly use a walker and how to properly and safely sit and stand.

44Occupational Therapy

An Occupational Therapist may work with you prior to discharge if needed. Occupational Therapy deals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)-bathing, dressing, eating, etc..

45TreatmentPost-op Day 2 visitDemonstration of equipmentReacher

Sock aid

Bathing sponge

If your Occupational Therapist feels that you need any adaptive equipment prior to discharge, then she will give you the necessary equipment and teach you how to properly use it. If you go directly to Rehab from the hospital, you will receive this equipment from the Rehab facility, if needed.

46Helpful Tips How to properly carry items in pockets and basket while driving a walker Safety in the shower (have someone close by)Prior to surgery, move low- and high-lying items to waist level (i.e. in kitchen/bathroom cupboards, refrigerator) Make arrangements to have appropriate-sized car available for day of discharge

Your Therapist will also teach you helpful tips related to using the walker (if needed), shower safety, and home preparation.

47Before SurgeryAssess your home environment and let the Therapist know the following once you are in the hospital

Tub/Shower (location, height, grab bars) Number of steps (outside of home and upstairs)

Height of bed

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Your Therapists will ask many questions about your home environment including your bathroom, stairs, and bed. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding these areas so that your Therapy can be customized to your individual needs.48Thank You

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We look forward to caring for you and your family! Thanks for choosing Duke Raleigh Hospital for your surgery!

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