Sedation Post-Op Instructions

1. Patient should not drive for 12 hours after sedation.
   2. Do not operate any hazardous devices for 12 hours.
   3. A responsible person should be with the patient until they have fully recovered from the effects of the sedation.
   4. It is typical not to remember things about your visit.
   5. Patient should not go up and down stairs unattended. Let the patient stay on the ground floor until fully recovered.
   6. Please do not drink any alcoholic beverages for 12 hours after taking this medication.
   7. Patient needs to drink plenty of fluids as soon as possible.
   8. Patient may sleep for a long time or they may be alert when they leave. Attend to both alert and sleepy patients in the same manner, don’t trust them alone!
   9. Always hold patient’s arm when walking.
   10. Call us if you have any questions or difficulties. If you feel that your symptoms warrant a physician and you are unable to reach us, go to an emergency room immediately.

It is very important that you have something to eat when you get home -something soft but nutritious. You will not feel as well if you do not eat.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you!