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The General Surgical Department at Chenango
Memorial Hospital provides safe, accurate, and experienced
options when surgery is the best option. The surgical
department provides skilled emergency and planned surgical
procedures, as well as diagnostic and preventative testing.
Procedures like annual colonoscopies can be scheduled and
performed quickly and easily through the CMH surgical department.
Procedures before Surgery
The patient (or someone authorized to sign
for the patient) must sign a consent form for surgery.
Patients under age 18 (and not married) must have the signature
of a parent or legal guardian.
You may not eat or drink after midnight
of the night before your surgery, unless your surgeon tells
you otherwise. You should remove your jewelry, makeup,
nail polish, glasses, and dentures.
You will not be allowed to drive home after
surgery. Be sure to arrange to have a family member
or friend drive you home.
 In the Operating Room
A staff member will take you into surgery.
When in the operating room, the anesthesiologist will give
you the anesthetic and monitor you throughout the procedure.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Immediately after your surgery, you will
be taken to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. To protect
the privacy of other patients, family members are not permitted
in PACU, with the exception of the parents of children having
surgery.
Anesthesia Service
An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist
will explain the anesthetic procedures to the patient prior
to surgery. This service will be billed separately.
Going Home
Your physician is the only one who may complete
the discharge order for you to go home. Our Discharge
Planning staff will aid in any home care arrangements that
may be necessary. Prior to your leaving, the doctor
or nurse will give you instructions for continued care at
your home.
For Your Safety
Your safety is a primary concern at Chenango
Memorial Hospital. As a result of your illness or
surgery, you may find that you have less strength.
This, combined with being in an unfamiliar environment,
can increase your chances of falling. Please help
us to prevent accidents by following these guidelines:
- Never get into or out of your bed by yourself unless
you have been advised by your doctor or nurse to do
so. Please ask your nurse for help if you need
it.
- Always wear well-fitting slippers. Do not go barefoot.
- Turn on the light; don’t walk in the dark.
- Sit on the side of the bed for a moment before standing.
If you feel weak or dizzy, do not get up by yourself.
Call a nurse for assistance.
- Keep the side rails on your bed raised. They
are useful for shifting positions and will protect you
from falls.
- Do not attempt to get into or out of a wheelchair
by yourself. Please let your nurse help you.
- Do not be disturbed if you hear an alarm. For your
safety, we periodically check our fire alarm system
and staff preparedness.
Chenango Memorial Hospital’s General
Surgery Department
179 North Broad Street
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-4040
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