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Patient Information \u00b7 Pre-Operative Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Anesthesia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Sedation and general anesthesia are very safe when a few simple rules are followed. This guide covers the essentials: fasting hours (NPO), routine medication pauses and your mandatory adult escort. It also walks you through how to prepare in the days and hours before surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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no_meals<\/span> 8 hours<\/strong> nothing to eat or drink<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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directions_car<\/span> Adult escort<\/strong> required to drive you home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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schedule<\/span> 24 hours<\/strong> no driving after sedation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Essentials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three rules for a safe sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These three steps make the biggest difference to your safety and comfort. If you cannot follow one of them, call our office before your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fasting (NPO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An empty stomach protects your airway while you are sedated. If you have eaten or had anything to drink, we will need to reschedule for your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n