英文版本甲狀腺消融衛教單
Chimei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
Patient Instructions: Minimally Invasive Thyroid AblationMedical Team: Dr. Yeh Mei-Chen and Staff
🏥 Registration & Arrival Information
Hospital: Chi Mei Medical Center (Main Campus in Yongkang)
Location: Examination Room, 2nd Floor, Second Medical Building.
Check-in: Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled procedure. Bringing a family member for accompaniment is highly recommended.
Parking: On-site parking is very limited. No parking spaces are usually available after 09:00 AM. We strongly recommend taking a taxi or public transportation.
📋 Pre-Operative Preparation
Vocal Cord Assessment: A vocal cord examination will be performed before the procedure.
Diet on the Day of Surgery:
Morning Session: Eat breakfast as usual. Take your prescribed oral medication after the meal.
Afternoon Session: Eat breakfast and lunch as usual. Take your prescribed oral medication after lunch.
(Note: Oral medications refer to the anti-inflammatories, anti-swelling, and painkillers prescribed during your clinic visit.)
⚠️ Medication Suspension (Crucial): If you are taking blood thinners (Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets, including TCM or Western medicine), health supplements, or Fish Oil (Omega-3), you must strictly stop taking them 2 weeks prior to the surgery.
No Smoking: Do NOT smoke (including e-cigarettes) on the day of surgery. Your cooperation is essential.
Pacemakers: If you have a cardiac pacemaker, inform your doctor in advance. The ablation needle used for patients with pacemakers is different and requires special arrangements.
💄 Personal Care & Requirements
Nails: Please remove nail polish and gel nails at least one day before (required for monitoring blood oxygen levels).
Appearance: Do not wear makeup or jewelry (necklaces, rings, earrings, etc.).
Clothing: You will change into a surgical gown before the procedure. You may bring a personal bag to store your clothes.
Documents: Bring your ID and payment receipt. These will be returned after the staff verifies your identity.
✨ Well-being & Follow-up
Rest: Maintain a relaxed mood. Get plenty of sleep and rest during the week before the procedure. Being in good physical condition reduces pain sensitivity and aids recovery.
Confirmation: We will call you 1 to 14 days before the surgery to confirm the time. If we cannot reach you, we will send an SMS.
Punctuality: The examination room is scheduled for other departments afterward. Delays may affect the success of your procedure schedule.
📞 Contact Information:
Counter Phone: +886-6-281-2811 (Ext. 57271 or 257272)
Address: No. 901, Zhongzheng Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City 710, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
You can schedule an appointment by email: jamie.wien@gmail.com
