To help our patients prepare for a medical procedure or hospital stay, we have created various "what to expect" or "how to prepare" instructions. Those instructions are found within the appropriate department pages, and are also gathered here for your convenience.
Cardiac
Catheterization test
Cardiac ultrasound test
Electrophysiology studyEvent or Holter monitor test
Stress testTilt table test
Electrophysiology surgery
Endoscopy
Preparing for an endoscopy
Hospital stay
Preparing your child for a hospital visitPreparing for a hospital visit (adult)
Sleep lab evaluation
Preparing for an overnight stay at our Sleep Lab
Surgery (all types)
Preparing for Surgery at NSMC, from pre-assessment through day of surgery guidelines
