Information for Patients
Dr. Eugenie Heitmiller explains the many types of anesthesia so that you can understand what it is, how it works, and how the anesthesiologist determines which type of anesthesia to use for your particular situation. Read "How Anesthesia Works".
Patient Safety Brochure
Johns Hopkins Hospital is committed to excellence. A very important part of that excellence is our commitment to your safety. Patients who are more involved with their care in the hospital tend to do better and stay safer. By working together with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff, you can lower your risk of injury and make your hospital stay as safe as possible.
Partnership Pledge
At The Johns Hopkins Hospital, we take a team approach to your safety. We invite you and your family to join us as active members of your care team.
Patient Privacy/HIPAA
Your privacy is equally important. Johns Hopkins' institutions follow the privacy requirements set forth by the federal government under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as state law. For more detailed information about our privacy practices and compliance efforts,
Preoperative
Roadmap
A guide to the important steps that are taken before a patient receives anesthesia to ensure that each patient receives the best possible care.
NPO Guidelines
"NPO" is a Latin abbreviation for "nothing by mouth." Food and drink taken before anesthesia can cause problems such as choking or vomiting. There are a few rules about eating and drinking that can prevent these problems.
Preoperative
Questionnaire for Parent of Pediatric Patients
It is important for the
physicians and nurses to know your child's medical history before he or she receives anesthesia.
Adult Patient History Questionnaire
This questionnaire helps the physicians and nurses evaluate your health and plan
your care.
Advanced
Transfusion Practices Hotline
Your link to Hopkins
faculty and services providing care without primary
blood components. It is available for appointments,
referrals, consultations, evaluations or asking questions
regarding services provided. The Hotline is your link
to a Hopkins physician experienced in the care of patients
without blood support.
The Blaustein Pain Treatment Center
Pain is a complicated, often debilitating medical problem that can have a major impact on your physical and mental well-being. The Blaustein Pain Treatment Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services for patients suffering from acute or chronic pain.
Finding a Doctor - The Directory of Consultation and Referral Services
Johns Hopkins Medicine is pleased to provide physicians this overview of patient care and diagnostic services offered by our faculty specialists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station and other locations throughout Central Maryland.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patients & Guests Information
Johns Hopkins Accommodations
Discount rates for Johns Hopkins guests are available at all the hotels listed. Rates do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Please consult the Johns Hopkins Accommodations office at 1-800-225-2201 or 410-614-1911 for booking and information on special services, parking rates and shuttle service to and from the hospital.
JHGuestnet Wireless Network
Internet access for casual use by guests and visitors to all Johns Hopkins Institutions. The patient/visitor network allows connections to the Internet through common Internet applications, and does not require any kind of registration or authentication. A user simply clicks on the "Agree" button when the browser is opened and follows the rules outlined on the page where the Agree button is located. Instructions can be found at the following link: JHGuestnet
