Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

Read the information below to prepare for IV sedation for your oral surgery procedure. Call our Hutchinson office with your questions: Hutchinson Office Phone Number 620-663-1141.

• The night before surgery, eat a light, easily digestible meal. Consume no alcoholic beverages and retire early.
• If you smoke, refrain from smoking as long as possible before your surgery.
• Your mouth and teeth should be well cleansed immediately before your appointment. Do not swallow any water.
• A responsible person should be available to stay with you during the surgery and drive you home after surgery. Under no circumstances should you plan to drive an automobile on the day of surgery.
• Wear a short-sleeve shirt to facilitate IV administration at the level of the elbow. Do not wear high heels. Please remove all fingernail polish from at least one nail.
• Minors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian so that a consent form may be signed. The parent or guardian must remain in the office for the duration of the procedure.
• You should arrange to have a responsible person with you during the first 12 to 24 hours after your surgery.
• If you are taking medications on a regular basis and have not already disclosed them to our office, please call and make us aware of your medical history and medications. You will be directed on how to take your medications on the day of surgery.

Eating Instructions

Morning Surgery

Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Nothing — not even water, gum, or candy.

Afternoon Surgery

A clear liquid breakfast is permitted before 7:00 a.m. (water, tea, coffee, broth, or juice). After 7:00 a.m., nothing — not even water, gum, or candy.