Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
• No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with our doctors prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• Many patients are apprehensive prior to their surgery. Try and get adequate sleep the night before your appointment. Be assured that if you undergo these procedures under general anesthesia you will be relaxed during the surgery.
• Do not take aspirin for two (2) weeks prior to your surgery. You should not take ibuprofen type drugs (Motrin, Advil, etc.) for two days prior to your surgery. Talk to your doctor before stopping aspirin if you take it on a regular basis.
• Wear a short sleeve, loose-fitting blouse or shirt, as this will assist us in taking blood pressures, and utilization of a heart monitor.
• Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied to the office by parent or responsible guardian.
• You should plan for someone to stay with you after surgery. If you have children, please see that someone is home with you as you will be unable to supervise them properly. Defer any responsible or complicated task or decisions requiring fine judgment for the remainder of the day.
• For your convenience prepare small ice packs, (5" x 5" zip-lock bags work well) to assist you in your post-operative care. Use of ice packs near the surgical area greatly reduces swelling.
• Refrain from drinking any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before and after your appointment. No alcoholic beverages should be consumed while taking narcotic pain medications post operatively.