Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

EVERY PATIENT IS NOT SEDATED. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SEEN FOR A CONSULT FIRST, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE GENERAL ANESTHESIA AT YOUR APPOINTMENT.

• You may not have anything to eat or drink, including water, for eight (8) hours prior to your 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.
• Do not wear nail polish on the day of surgery. This is so we can monitor you oxygen level during surgery.
• 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, tongue rings, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, fever, sore throat, or stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Williams or Dr. Francis prior to your surgical date for instructions.