BEFORE INTRAVENOUS ANESTHESIA SEDATION

HOME INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ORAL SURGERY

Please follow these instructions to prepare for oral surgery with IV Sedation.

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight hours prior to the appointment.
• 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 anesthesia.
• 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, or stomach ache, please notify the office.
• Take pre-operative oral sedation medications as prescribed and follow the instructions below:
  • Do not drive or operate machinery.
  • You must have an escort.
  • Do not exceed recommended dosage.
  • Do not mix with alcohol or other sedative medications
  • Do not use if pregnant
  • Promptly report unusual symptoms/effects to our office.