Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

• It is essential that you DO NOT EAT ANY SOLID FOOD OR HAVE ANY DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR 6 hours before your scheduled appointment. You may continue to drink clear liquids up to 2 hours before your procedure. Clear liquids include water, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages and juices without pulp. You may not drink milk or have any cream in your coffee.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.  We cannot begin general anesthesia if your ride is not here.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.

Instructions for ALL Patients

• Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing with a loose neckline, sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow. Please wear well fitting low-heeled shoes, no sandals, clogs, high heels etc.
• Any patient under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Please remove contact lenses before your surgery.
• Please remove all tongue rings/bars.
• Please bring a current list of all prescription and over the counter medications.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you own an inhaler, please bring it with you on the day of your surgery.
• If you take routine oral medications, please take all of your medications according to your normal schedule, with a small amount of water on the day of your surgery.
• PARENTS: Please be advised that NO ONE can stay in the room with the patient during surgery. This policy insures that our patients will receive the best possible care and undivided attention of our doctors and staff.

We look forward to treating you. If you have any questions, or need clarification on any of these instructions, please call our office we will be happy to assist you.

Leominster Office (978)534-8300  or  Gardner Office (978)632-7270