PATS Process
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Step 1The Pre-Anesthesia Testing Services (PATS) Department provides screening of patients prior to elective surgical or diagnostic procedures requiring general anesthesia. The department is located at 25835 Barton Road, Suite E101, in Loma Linda. |
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Step 2Once you arrive for your appointment, a receptionist will check you in at the front desk. You will need to bring your insurance card, Photo ID, immunization records, and medications (list or bottles). A component of your visit will involve verification of insurance authorization for the hospital or surgery center. Your PATS appointment may take approximately 90-120 minutes or more, if testing is indicated. |
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Step 3Our staff will talk with you and answer any questions you may have about what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A nurse practitioner or resident physician will ask questions about your health history to evaluate your needs for a safe anesthetic experience. If necessary, we will order pertinent testing such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests and or chest X-ray. You will also speak with a registered nurse in preparation for your surgery. |
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Step 4A phlebotomist will collect specimens for lab testing as ordered. A medical assistant will perform the electrocardiogram (ECG) as ordered. |
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