Pre-Surgical Instructions

Instructions for Patients Undergoing Intravenous Sedation

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for six (6) hours prior to your appointment except any regularly scheduled medications. Use just enough fluid to swallow them. We do not want you to miss scheduled medications unless directed to do so by a doctor.

A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and be able to 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.

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