Reasons Why Your Procedure Could be Cancelled or Postponed

You have NOT discontinued the use of:

  • Anti-Inflammatory medications
  • Blood-Thinning medications
  • Anti-Clotting medications

You have NOT followed the Diet & Medication Guidelines

If you consume food and/or liquids outside the Diet and Medication Guidelines. Please consult the following links for additional information:

For Diabetic Patients

If your blood glucose level is greater than 200mg/dL on the day of your procedure.

For Patients with High Blood Pressure

If blood pressure is at 180/100 or over.

Cold and/or Flu

If you have developed a cold, persistent cough, fever, rash, open wound or have any current infections.

Who to Call

If any of these situations listed are an issue on the morning of your procedure, please call the Yellowstone Surgery Center location of your procedure as soon as possible.

  • Downtown: (406) 237-5901
  • West: (406) 237-5151

 

Not having someone who is 18 years of age or older to:

  • Drive you home.
  • To come in and sign your paperwork.
  • Stay with you a minimum of 24 hours.

Guardianship & Consent:

Requirements for surgical informed consent involving a child and special procedures have not been followed.