Preoperative holding area

What does "Preoperative holding area" 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

A preoperative holding area is a specific place in a hospital where patients are prepared for surgery. This is where they go after they've checked in for their operation, but before they actually enter the operating room. Here, they might talk with their surgeon or anesthesiologist one last time, have vital signs checked, or receive medications needed before surgery. It's essentially a waiting area for patients who are about to undergo a surgical procedure.

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