Dilatation and Curettage / D&C

Dilatation and Curettage - Pre-Op Preparations

Pre-operative Preparations are done prior to a Dilatation and Curettage procedure to improve the out come of surgery.

These are preparations, which are done prior to surgery to improve the out come of surgery.

► It can be done as day-surgery or may require an overnight stay in the hospital.

► It is recommended that the patient take nothing by mouth (food, water, etc.) for at least 6 hours before the scheduled operation or after midnight, if the operation is planned in the morning.

► Painkillers and antibiotics may be prescribed before the procedure.

► A sedative maybe useful to relieve the anxiety of surgery.

► The genital area may be shaved and prepared for the surgery.

► Before surgery or during the previous night a bath maybe advisable. While bathing thorough cleaning of the genital area with soap and water a few times can help in lowering the bacterial count and lessen the chances of any infection from surgery.

► An enema maybe administered to the patient prior to performing the surgery. Sometimes a laxative maybe given to clear the bowels prior to the surgery.