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These instructions must be followed for all patients who are considering IV sedation / general anesthesia for their surgical appointment.
The following instructions are designed for your comfort and safety. If you have any questions concerning these preoperative instructions or the surgery itself, please feel free to call the office.
Eating and Drinking
Do not have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your appointment, except for the following allowances:
Clear fluids may be consumed up to 2 hours prior to your appointment.
Clear fluids include: water, clear juice (apple or cranberry), black coffee, black tea or pop.
Clear fluids do not include: milk, citrus juice, coffee or tea with cream, creamers or milk.
Medications
Medications that you take on a daily basis can and should be taken at the normal time with a minimal amount of water only.
Preoperative medications (medications prescribed specifically for your oral surgery) that have been prescribed should be taken 1 hour prior to your appointment with a minimal amount of water only.
Other Important Considerations
Please wear loose fitting clothing with short sleeves.
If you wear contact lenses, please remove them before coming into the office.
In order to insure your safety, all patients undergoing IV sedation or general anesthesia must be accompanied to the office by responsible adult who can drive them home. The escort must be present before surgery is started, and must remain in the office so he/she will be available to assist you home when you are ready to leave the office.
Patients who have been sedated or put to sleep may not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours; patients should also refrain from making important decisions during that time.
Please call the office at 734-854-2685 during normal office hours with any questions or concerns regarding these instructions.
These instructions must be followed for all patients who are considering oral sedation for their surgical appointment.
The following instructions are designed for your comfort and safety. If you have any questions concerning these pre-operative instructions or the surgery itself, please feel free to call the office.
One or more of the following agents may be used to accomplish sedation: valium, halcion or nitrous oxide. Please inform our staff if you have ever had a reaction to any of these agents. Information about these medications can be found by following the links below.
Eating and Drinking
Do not have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to our appointment, except for the following allowances:
Clear fluids may be consumed up to 2 hours prior to your appointment.
Clear fluids include: water, clear juice (apple or cranberry), black coffee, black tea or pop.
Clear fluids do not include: milk, citrus juice, coffee or tea with cream, creamers or milk.
Patients who do not adhere to this guideline are less likely to get the maximal effect from the sedative medication.
Medications
Medications that you take on a daily basis can and should be taken at the normal time with a minimal amount of water only.
Preoperative medications (medications prescribed specifically for your oral surgery) that have been prescribed should be taken 1 hour prior to your appointment with a minimal amount of water only.
Other Important Considerations
Please wear loose fitting clothing with short sleeves.
If you wear contact lenses, please remove them before coming into the office.
In order to insure your safety, all patients who are to be sedated must be accompanied to the office by responsible adult who can drive them home. The escort must be present before surgery is started, and must remain in the office so he/she will be available to assist you home when you are ready to leave the office.
Patients receiving oral sedation will be asked to arrive for their appointment 45 minutes early to allow the medication to take maximal effect.
The cost of oral sedation will be charged at the time of surgery. Patients may decide to change the anesthetic plan on the date of surgery, but surgery may have to be rescheduled if appropriate preoperative instructions were not followed or if financial concerns remain.
Patients who have been sedated may not drive or operate machinery for 8 hours; patients should also refrain from making important decisions during that time.
Please call the office at 734-854-2685 during normal office hours with any questions or concerns regarding these instructions.