Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight hours prior to the appointment. In General, nothing after midnight the night prior.
• Drink lots of fluids up until Midnight. It is much easier to get your IV started if you are well hydrated.
• Get a good night’s rest. Your body will recover from anesthesia more quickly if you are not overly tired to begin with.
• No smoking for 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.
• 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.
• Remove ear and facial piercings before you come in. If you have piercings elsewhere on your body, make sure you alert the staff because they can interfere with some equipment.
• 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, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Drs. Gauger and Carlson prior to your surgical date for instructions.