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Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

  
 

You will always be given local anesthesia for your surgery, but you may choose any of those listed below as a supplement. Each choice requires different preparation on your part, and for your safety it is important that you read and follow the instructions carefully. If you are unclear about anything, please ask your doctor.

For all surgery, please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Tops/shirts should have sleeves that are easily drawn up above the elbow. Females should remove nail polish before surgery, and apply as little makeup as possible.		  
 


Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia will produce a numb feeling in the area being operated on and a feeling of pressure during surgery. You will be awake and recall the surgery, but there should be no significant discomfort.

  • Have a light meal a few hours prior to surgery.
  • For more extensive procedures you may wish to have someone drive you home.
  • Plan to rest for a few hours after surgery.
  
 


Oral Premedication

Oral premedication may be a supplement to local anesthesia and is medication taken by mouth to produce relaxation before and during your operation.

  • Take the medication at the time directed before your surgery.
  • Have a light meal a few hours prior to surgery unless you are also having intravenous or general anesthesia.
  • It is not safe to drive after taking sedative drugs, and you MUST have someone drive you to and from surgery.
  • Plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Do not operate power tools, machinery, etc., for 24 hours after surgery.
  
 


Intravenous General Anesthesia

Medications are given through a vein in your arm or hand, which will cause total relaxation.  You will be asleep and there will be very little recall (if any) of the events surrounding surgery.

  • Do not eat or drink anything (including water) for eight 6 hours prior to surgery. However, it is important that you take any regular medications (high blood pressure, antibiotics, etc.) or any pre-medication prescription that we have provided, using only a small sip of water.
  • For morning appointments, skip breakfast.
  • For afternoon appointments, eat a light breakfast seven 6 hours before your appointment and skip lunch.
  • Take any regular medications with only enough water to get the pill down.
  • You MUST have someone to drive you to and from the office.  The driver must stay for the duration of the procedure.
  • Plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Do not operate power tools, machinery, etc., for 24 hours after surgery.

Our goal is to provide you with a safe, pleasant and effective anesthetic. In order to do this it is imperative that we have your full cooperation. Please feel free to ask or call about any questions concerning your surgery or anesthetic.

If you have any concerns regarding this surgical instruction, please feel free to contact us at anytime.  Our knowledgeable staffs will be more than happy to assist you with any concerns you may have.		  
     
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