Surgical Preparation Checklist
- If receiving any type of anesthesia, be sure to arrange for a responsible adult driver to bring you home. You will not be allowed to leave the hospital if you do not have a safe ride home.
- Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home.
- Please remove any loose teeth, including dentures or partials.
- Strictly follow any preoperative fasting requirements. No food or drink means, no food or drink of any kind, including hard candy, gum and mints.
- Speak with your physician regarding any medicines you are taking and follow his/her strict instructions on consumption of them prior to surgery.
- Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.
- Bring any paperwork including insurance card, advance directives and medical power of attorney forms with you.
- Do not wear any body jewelry the day of surgery.
- If the patient is a minor, a legal guardian must be present to sign consent forms prior to the procedure beginning.
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