Guidelines for the Day of your procedure...

 
 

Preoperative Guide

  • Plan to arrive to your procedure at the time instructed by your physicians office. If you’re running behind, call and notify the office.

  • Wear loose comfortable clothing

  • Follow the offices protocol for eating and drinking restrictions. For any questions, contract Integral Anesthesia directly. Our experienced providers will be sure to answer your questions.

  • Leave all valuables at home or with a loved one. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring a case so they can be stored properly.

  • Refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol for 24 hours prior to your procedure.

  • You MUST have a responsible adult to take you home and remain with you for the remainder of the night. You will not be allowed to leave alone or take a taxi after your procedure for your own safety.

POSTOPERATIVE GUIDE

  • For the next 24 hours DO NOT:

    • Drive a car or operate any machinery

    • Drink alcoholic beverages

    • Take sedatives or sleeping pills

    • Take any drugs not approved by your physician

    • Make important decisions or sign important documents

  • Resume normal medications unless otherwise instructed by your surgeon or anesthesia provider.

  • You should have a responsible adult stay with you for the day and overnight.

  • If you have any difficulties breathing, have excessive nausea or vomiting, intolerable pain, or any other urgent situation contact your surgeon’s office or dial 9-1-1.

  • If you were given a regional nerve block, be careful not to expose the extremity to hot or cold liquids and use appropriate devices like a sling or crutch for at least 24 hours