Review Reasons for Procedure cancelation

This information is found under the Additional Procedure Information. There are several situations that may cause your prodedure to be canceled or postponed.

Diabetic: Check your blood glucose levels

If greater than 200 mg/dL on day of your procedure, please call the Yellowstone Surgery Center location of your procedure as soon as possible.

High Blood Pressure patients

If you able to check your blood pressure. If greater than 180/100, please call the Yellowstone Surgery Center location of your procedure as soon as possible.

Prescribed Medications

Take your regular blood pressure, cardiac, anti-seizure and gastric reflux medications. (As instructed by your CNL nurse or physician.)

Bring with you

• Identification: Driver's License or Photo ID
• Insurance card, Medicare or Medicaid card
• Payment: We will request a payment of any insurance co-payment or out of pocket expenses that are due at the time of the service.
• Allergy & Medication List
• Important phone numbers: Including the person driving you home.
• Guardianship Paperwork: If applicable.
• Someone 18 years of age or older
• Remote: For patients with any kind of stimulator.
• Snacks: If you have dietary restrictions.
• Comfortable clothing

Leave at home

• Jewelry
• Valuables

What to Expect

• An evaluation from a pain services physician
• A detailed description of the procedure
• A discussion about potential risks, benefits, and any alternative treatments
• An opportunity to have all of your concerns addressed and questions answered to your satisfaction

When you arrive

• Someone will verify that you have followed the planning instructions and that you have a ride home with an adult driver
• If you are having a Cervical or Radiofrequency procedure, you will have an IV (intravenous) line placed to provide fluids and medication to help you relax.
• The area where the injection will take place will be washed with a sterile scrub
• Your skin will be numbed with a local anesthetic for comfort
• Depending on the procedure, X-ray images, nerve stimulator or ultrasound machine may be used to guide the proper placement of the needle
• Once the site is located, the medication will be injected

Immediately after the procedure

• You will be in a recovery room for 30-60 minutes for observation
• A nurse will check your vital signs, and you will be offered a snack
• You will be given discharge instructions
• You may be requested to keep a record of the level and duration of the pain relief