Arrival to the operating room

What does "Arrival to the operating room" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Arrival to the operating room" refers to the moment a patient is brought into the surgical area for a procedure. This is typically after the patient has been prepared for surgery, which may include changing into a hospital gown, having certain areas of their body cleaned, and receiving any necessary pre-surgery medications. The operating room is a sterile environment where surgeons and their teams perform surgeries. The term marks the beginning of the surgical process.

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