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All patients having a General, Sedation or Regional Anaesthetic, must
not eat or drink for six hours prior to surgery unless advised
otherwise by your surgeon. This includes not
having chewing gum, sweets or sips of water. Afternoon surgery
patients are encouraged to have a light breakfast, eg. tea and toast
before 6:30am on the morning of the procedure but nothing to eat or drink
after this time.
■ We advise parents to watch their child to ensure they do not eat or
drink for the period of time stipulated by the anaesthetist on the
Specialist Instructions form.
■ Do not smoke for at least 24 hours prior to your operation.
■ Take your medication with a sip of water on the day of your operation,
unless advised otherwise. See the Specialist Instruction form in
this booklet to ensure you understand your medication instructions as
documented by your anaesthetist.
■ All diabetic patients will have a specific food and insulin management
and medication plan that will be discussed with you by your anaesthetist
and documented on the Specialist instruction form.
■ In order for your surgery to proceed you must be in good health.
If you develop symptoms of a cold, sore throat or other illness in between
seeing your surgeon and coming to
Quay Park Surgical Centre, please contact your surgeon
for advice. Please ensure that your surgeon, anaesthetist and the
Quay Park Surgical Team are aware of such symptoms.
■ Please bath or shower on the morning of your operation.
■ Please remove all jewellery, including body piercing and nail polish.
■ Arrange a friend or family member to drive you home following your
surgery, as you will be unable to drive a car for 24 hours after your
operation.
■ Please arrange for a family member or friend to stay with you overnight.
This is a requirement for all patients who have a General Anaesthetic or
Local Anaesthetic with Sedation (LAIV).
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Your rights and obligations
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