Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

Home Instructions Before Oral Surgery

Please follow these instructions to prepare for oral surgery with IV Sedation.

• Please arrive in our office 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled surgery time. 
• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) after midnight prior to the morning of your surgery.  A small sip of water may be taken with pre-operative antibiotics and  prescription medications.
• 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.
• Please hydrate well the evening prior to surgery (up until midnight, or when you go to sleep). 
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home. If you are a minor ,  your escort must be your legal guardian or biological parent. 
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.
• If you are prescribed an inhaler, please bring it with you. 
• Please wear loose fitting comfortable clothing with short sleeves or sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes. (NO flip-flops or open-toed shoes)
• If you wear a sweatshirt, please wear a short-sleeve shirt underneath. 
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed prior to surgery.
• DO NOT wear lipstick, makeup, artificial nails or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• If you have any recent illness, such as a cold, respiratory infection, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office immediately. 
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Frawley prior to your surgical date for instructions.