Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation Alexandria MN

Home Instructions Before Oral Surgery Fergus Falls & Perham

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

• You may not have anything to eat or drink for eight 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.
• If you take routine oral medications, please take them with less than 8oz of water
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, or any COVID symptoms, please notify the office as soon as possible to reschedule
• If you take Insulin, please check with Dr. Soderholm prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• 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.
• 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