Instructions for Before Iv & General Anesthesia

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to surgery time.
• Any patients under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of surgery.
• Please brush your teeth before surgery.
• Have ice packs available at home after surgery to reduce swelling.
• Alcoholic beverages must be avoided 24 hours before and 3 days after surgery. 
• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water and coffee) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment. 
• 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 the anesthesia.
• Please wear a short sleeved shirt and good walking shoes (no sandals).
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• Please notify us prior to surgery if you develop an illness. Your surgery may have to be rescheduled.
• If you take routine medications, please check with Drs. Anderson and Junck prior to your surgical date for instructions. Take all necessary medications with a sip of water.
• Video recording is not allowed in our office for the protection of privacy of our staff and other patients.