I had to have medical clearance from my Cardiologist. I see the Cardiologist because I have a Heart murmur (Vsd). She did a stress test and Echocardiogram. Everything came back okay and she cleared me for surgery with one condition that the surgeon give me IV Antibiotics before surgery. Today I received and email letting me know the Surgeon and his Anesthesiologists will go over my clearance and decide. I am wondering if I’ll be able to have surgery. Or is giving me antibiotic serious?
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear Sarasol1022,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Most plastic surgeons use antibiotic prophylaxis prior to surgeries as part of their protocol. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear Sarasol1022,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Most plastic surgeons use antibiotic prophylaxis prior to surgeries as part of their protocol. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Medical clearance You did the right thing by visiting your cardiologist to get medically cleared for surgery. However the final decision will be up to your surgeon and anesthesiologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck taking your entire medical history and physical exam into consideration. It is normal protocol in many cases to receive antibiotics before surgery so that should not be a deciding factor.
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Answer: Medical clearance You did the right thing by visiting your cardiologist to get medically cleared for surgery. However the final decision will be up to your surgeon and anesthesiologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck taking your entire medical history and physical exam into consideration. It is normal protocol in many cases to receive antibiotics before surgery so that should not be a deciding factor.
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February 21, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance Thank you for your question! Medical clearances play a crucial role in determining if the patient is safe to have surgery. If your plastic surgeon required cardiac clearance prior to surgery, it is important that he or she reviews the recommendations from your cardiologist and follow through with them or discuss a specific plan with the cardiologist. Best of luck!
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February 21, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance Thank you for your question! Medical clearances play a crucial role in determining if the patient is safe to have surgery. If your plastic surgeon required cardiac clearance prior to surgery, it is important that he or she reviews the recommendations from your cardiologist and follow through with them or discuss a specific plan with the cardiologist. Best of luck!
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November 29, 2018
Answer: Medical clearance for a tummy tuck Getting cardiac clearance prior to surgery was a good first step. Giving antibiotics at the time of surgery is a routine that is done for most types of procedures. Make sure you discuss with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.
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November 29, 2018
Answer: Medical clearance for a tummy tuck Getting cardiac clearance prior to surgery was a good first step. Giving antibiotics at the time of surgery is a routine that is done for most types of procedures. Make sure you discuss with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Clearance Thanks for your question! I would await the opinion of your doctors. They will almost 100% give you pre-op IV antibiotics; we board certified plastic surgeons almost always do. Best of luck to you!
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Clearance Thanks for your question! I would await the opinion of your doctors. They will almost 100% give you pre-op IV antibiotics; we board certified plastic surgeons almost always do. Best of luck to you!
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck and medical clearance question Patients who have certain risk factors for bacterial infection are administered IV antibiotics one hour before the surgical incision. The most commonly administered drug is cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) but your PS may have a different protocol. You appear to have a team focused on the safety of your surgery.
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck and medical clearance question Patients who have certain risk factors for bacterial infection are administered IV antibiotics one hour before the surgical incision. The most commonly administered drug is cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) but your PS may have a different protocol. You appear to have a team focused on the safety of your surgery.
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