Golden Ridge is an AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center located in Golden Colorado. We specialize in Orthopedic procedures, which include total knee, shoulder and ankle replacements. In addition, we provide services in the specialty of Pain Management., Patients Information / Patients Information

For all patients:

For a.m. surgical patients:

For p.m. surgical patients:

May have clear liquids listed (water, apple juice, cranberry juice, or Gatorade) until 6 hours prior to surgery, then NPO.

Diabetic Protocol:

Do not take oral hypoglycemic medications.
Check Blood Sugar in AM @ home.
Take 1⁄2 insulin dose if blood sugar over 120.
Hold insulin if blood sugar is less than 120 or as directed by the anesthesiologist.
Bring insulin to Center with you.
Recheck blood sugar upon admission.

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