Preoperative Instructions
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Do not eat or drink anything, including water, lozenges, or chewing gum after midnight the night before surgery.
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Pediatric patients are permitted milk/formula up to 8 hours prior to their procedure.
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Pediatric patients are permitted apple juice up to 4 hours prior to their procedure, then nothing by mouth.
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Medications: You may take some medications the morning of surgery. The preoperative interview nurse will go over the permissible medications with you during your preoperative telephone interview/visit. Any medications not discussed with the nurse that you feel you need to take, please bring to the Center on the day of the procedure.
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Do not wear make-up.
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Do not wear fingernail or toenail polish.
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Do not wear jewelry. EASC will not be responsible for jewelry or valuables.
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Do not wear contact lenses.
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Please do not use lotion, powder, or cologne the morning of the procedure. The use of deodorant or antiperspirant is acceptable unless otherwise advised by your physician.
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AVOID ASPIRIN PRODUCTS FOR 10 DAYS PRIOR TO SURGERY. YOUR SURGEON WILL INSTRUCT YOU REGARDING OTHER BLOOD THINNERS.
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On the morning of the procedure, please take a complete bath or shower.
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You cannot drive or utilize public transportation after your procedure. (A taxi service may be an exception if an adult accompanies you.) YOU MUST ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION HOME PRIOR TO THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE.
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Mental and physical activity should be limited until full alertness returns following your procedure. You should, therefore, make prior arrangements with a friend or family member to stay with you the night following the procedure.
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Minors must have a responsible adult at the Center during their entire stay at the Center. However, please keep visitors to a minimum of two to promote a restful recovery.
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Pediatric patients may bring a special toy, blanket, pacifier, or bottle. Two adults may accompany pediatric patients. One parent may stay with the child in the preoperative holding area.
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If a change in your physical condition develops prior to surgery, such as a cold, persistent cough, fever or other, please call your physician.
