BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 18

In hospital

You will not be allowed to eat for 6 hours before your surgery;
however, you will be allowed to drink clear fluids up to 2 hours
before your surgery. You may be given a carbohydrate drink the
morning of your surgery which is given to help reduce your hunger
and thirst. At the time of surgery, you will be taken down to the
operating theatre on your bed by a staff member.

Tests:
You may need to undergo some tests as part of your medical
assessment to determine your general health and fitness for
surgery. Some of these tests may include a chest X-ray, and ECG
(a tracing of your heart), blood tests and a urine test.

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