Pre-Op Instructions

Please read these carefully prior to your procedure.

Pre-Op Instructions

Eating or Drinking

For anesthesia it is extremely important that patients have an empty stomach, and the following instructions must be followed.

For children 5 years of age and older:

  • No solid foods for eight (8) hours prior to appointment.

  • Water or apple juice ONLY may be taken up to three (3) hours prior to appointment.

  • Nothing may be taken for three (3) hours prior to appointment.

For children under the age of 5:

  • No solid foods for eight (8) hours prior to appointment.

  • Water or apple juice ONLY may be taken up to three (3) hours prior to appointment.

  • Breast milk ONLY may be taken up to four (4) hours prior to appointment.

  • Nothing may be taken for three (3) hours prior to appointment.

    Prescription medications should be taken as scheduled unless previously discussed with us and may be taken only with a sip of water.

    Clothing

    Please wear a short sleeve, loose shirt. Children should bring a light blanket. For children who do not wear a diaper or pull up, a change of clothes should be available. Do not wear makeup, nail polish, false eyelashes, or contact lenses.

    Change in Health and Medications

    A change in health, especially the development of a cold or fever, is extremely important. Please notify us if there is any change in your health.

    Designated Driver

    A responsible adult must accompany any patient to the office and remain during the procedures. Do not plan on driving or making decisions for twenty-four (24) hours after the anesthesia. Arrange to have a responsible adult to spend the rest of the day with you. Children should be in a car seat.

    Questions

    Prior to your appointment, one of our anesthesiologists will contact you to review preoperative instructions and to answer any questions. If you would like to discuss your anesthetic before this appointment, you may call contact us.