Nickolas S. Maskas DDS, MD

337-888-4771
Pre-Anesthesia (Sedation) Instructions
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Do not eat or drink anything 8 hours prior to your surgery (No food or drink whatsoever, including water). This is extremely important to ensure your safety during the procedure.
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You must be accompanied by someone to drive you home and stay with you for at least 8 hours after your procedure.
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Please notify our office immediately if you begin to notice symptoms of upper respiratory infection (i.e. cold symptoms) prior to your appointment.
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Most daily medications can and should be taken prior to surgery with only a sip of water. Please call our office if you have any questions regarding your medications.
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Any patient under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (with documentation of guardianship).
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Wear loose, comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be raised above your elbow. Avoid slippers and sandals.
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If you require corrective lenses, please wear your glasses.
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Please remove all nail polish prior to appointment. It may interfere with our monitoring equipment.
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You may not drive or operate any kind of equipment for at least 24 hours after being given IV medications for sedation.
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​See the anesthesia section of the website for more information regarding sedation!