ASPAN Patient Information

The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Patient Information Page has been developed to familiarize the potential surgical patient with the pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia phases of the surgical experience. Our goal is to educate consumers and to ultimately improve the overall outcome of their perianesthesia experience.  If you require information that is not covered in the topics below, please feel free to contact us.

ASPAN Patient Information:

•	Admission to a Facility
•	Outpatient Surgery
•	Pain Management
•	Pre-anesthetic Interview/Testing
•	Preverification Checklist
•	What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
•	What to Expect in the Preoperative Holding Area
•	What to Expect in the Operating Room
•	What to Expect in the Postanesthesia Care Unit
•	What to Expect if You Are Going Home on the Day of Surgery

page updated 01/20/10