UCSF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY and LASER ... - Dermatology
UCSF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY and LASER ... - Dermatology
UCSF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY and LASER ... - Dermatology
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<strong>UCSF</strong><br />
<strong>DERMATOLOGIC</strong> <strong>SURGERY</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>LASER</strong> CENTER<br />
PROCEDURE AND PROTOCOL MANUAL<br />
Mohs <strong>SURGERY</strong><br />
Patient Pre-Preparation<br />
Prior to patient’s appointment, Nurse calls the patient <strong>and</strong> reviews:<br />
Micrographic Surgery Health Questionnaire (Form 796-057.) Advises:<br />
1. Shower <strong>and</strong> shampoo within 24 hours of their procedure to minimize bacterial growth on<br />
their skin. Document all instructions given.<br />
2. Screens for significant health issues:<br />
a. Allergies<br />
b. Immuno suppression<br />
c. Cardiac conditions needing anti-biotic<br />
3. Patient needs to inform the practice of any signs <strong>and</strong>/or symptoms of infection. (Increase<br />
in temperature, inflammation, redness, swelling or drainage on their skin.) If these<br />
symptoms are present, reschedule the surgery if determined by Surgeon.<br />
Page 2 of 12<br />
Updated March 7 2005<br />
Roy Grekin, M.D. Medical Director
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