Preoperative Clinic
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The goal of Kootenai Health’s Preoperative Clinic is to help get you ready for your surgery in the operating room of Kootenai Health.
The Preoperative Clinic provides:
Evaluation by nurses, nurse practitioners and anesthesia as indicated
Testing (lab work, heart tracing/ECG, X-rays)
Education about getting ready for surgery
Pre-surgery phone calls
Gathering results for your chart
We try to schedule visits up to four weeks before surgery so you have plenty of time to prepare. If you have questions, talk to your doctor or call the Preoperative Clinic.
Benefits
Kootenai Health’s Preoperative Clinic is responsible for ensuring that patients are medically ready to have a successful surgery.
We offer:
Streamlined preoperative care coordination and excellent communication between the patient’s care team
Opportunities for patient education and pre-surgical questions
Reduced probability for infection, start time delays and case cancellations
Coordination of referrals for preoperative optimization testing and follow-up
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us.
Contact
2003 Kootenai Health Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 625-4470 tel
(208) 625-4471 fax
Enter through the South Entrance. Located in the Heart Center, third floor.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What to Expect
During your visit with the Preoperative Clinic, you will be talked to about how to get ready for your surgery. This may include when to stop eating and drinking before surgery, medication instructions, and any other instructions related to your surgery.
Items to bring with you to your visit:
Please bring a list of all medications you are currently taking (includes pills, inhalers, liquids, eye drops, vitamins, supplements, and any prescription medications).
Make sure your list includes the name of the medicine, how often you take it, and the dose you take.)
Medical Alert Card
Pacemaker/Defibrillator ID card
Advance Directives, POST form, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care
Download the Surgical Guide
Preoperative Surgical Guide PDF
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Skip to primary navigation
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Preoperative Clinic
Home
Preoperative Clinic
The goal of Kootenai Health’s Preoperative Clinic is to help get you ready for your surgery in the operating room of Kootenai Health.
The Preoperative Clinic provides:
Evaluation by nurses, nurse practitioners and anesthesia as indicated
Testing (lab work, heart tracing/ECG, X-rays)
Education about getting ready for surgery
Pre-surgery phone calls
Gathering results for your chart
We try to schedule visits up to four weeks before surgery so you have plenty of time to prepare. If you have questions, talk to your doctor or call the Preoperative Clinic.
Benefits
Kootenai Health’s Preoperative Clinic is responsible for ensuring that patients are medically ready to have a successful surgery.
We offer:
Streamlined preoperative care coordination and excellent communication between the patient’s care team
Opportunities for patient education and pre-surgical questions
Reduced probability for infection, start time delays and case cancellations
Coordination of referrals for preoperative optimization testing and follow-up
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us.
Contact
2003 Kootenai Health Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 625-4470 tel
(208) 625-4471 fax
Enter through the South Entrance. Located in the Heart Center, third floor.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What to Expect
During your visit with the Preoperative Clinic, you will be talked to about how to get ready for your surgery. This may include when to stop eating and drinking before surgery, medication instructions, and any other instructions related to your surgery.
Items to bring with you to your visit:
Please bring a list of all medications you are currently taking (includes pills, inhalers, liquids, eye drops, vitamins, supplements, and any prescription medications).
Make sure your list includes the name of the medicine, how often you take it, and the dose you take.)
Medical Alert Card
Pacemaker/Defibrillator ID card
Advance Directives, POST form, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care
Download the Surgical Guide
Preoperative Surgical Guide PDF
Primary Sidebar
Footer
Menu
Medical Professional Resources
Medical Professional Resources
Career Center
Medical Staff Services
Kootenai Care Network
Family Medicine Residency
Nursing
Pharmacy Residency
Education Courses
Patients and Visitors
Patients and Visitors
Pay My Bill
Maps, Parking, and Directions
Medical Records
Price Transparency
Guest Services
Online Patient Portal
Restaurants
Family Support Services
Transportation Services
Send an E-Card
Recognize an Employee
Provider Star Ratings and Reviews
About Kootenai Health
Careers
Mission, Vision and Values
History of Kootenai Health
Leadership
Awards and Recognition
Nursing Excellence
Volunteer Services
Student Services
Community Involvement
Kootenai Health Foundation
Newsroom
Pay My Bill
Make an Appointment
Find a Job
Maps and Directions
Online Patient Portal
Popular Resources