Pre-Operative Instructions

Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

• You may NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO EAT OR DRINK (including water) after midnight the evening prior to your surgery. 
  

  Please note:  If the surgery has to be rescheduled because the patient
  has not fasted after midnight, a late cancellation fee will be applied.

• Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Patino prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• Adults must be accompanied by a driver 18 yrs or older for transportation and care following surgery (Taxis, Uber or Limousine service are NOT permitted).
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
• Please wear comfortable clothing; short sleeve shirt or one that can easily be rolled up past the elbow; flat-heeled shoes; no boots, no flip flops.
• Do not wear nail polish or jewelry on the day of surgery.
• Dentures must be provided at the time of surgery.
• CELL PHONES are not permitted in the surgical area due to infection control.
• If you develop an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office as soon as possible prior to surgery.