Sedation Pre-Op Instructions

To help your procedure and anesthesia go as safely and smoothly as possible, please carefully follow these sedation pre-op instructions in Hampton Roads before your scheduled surgery.

Before Intravenous Anesthesia Instructions:

• Do not eat or drink anything, including water, for eight (8) hours before your anesthesia appointment.
• Avoid smoking for 12 to 24 hours before your surgery.
• Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to the office. Your escort should remain available during your procedure and drive you home afterward.
• Choose comfortable, casual clothing to wear on the day of your appointment.
• Remove contact lenses and most jewelry before surgery. Any removable dentures will also need to be taken out before your procedure.
• Do not wear lipstick or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• Notify our office before your procedure if you develop a fever, cold, stomach upset, or bowel problems.
• If you regularly take oral medications, discuss them with your oral surgeon during your consultation so you know how and when to take them before surgery.

After Your Procedure

• A responsible adult must escort you home following your procedure.
• Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery for 24 hours after receiving intravenous anesthesia.

If you have questions or concerns about these instructions before your procedure, please contact Eastern Virginia OMS for guidance. Call Virginia Beach at 757-909-5440 or Norfolk at 757-418-8487.