Before Nitrous Oxide

Important Instructions Regarding Your Anesthesia / Nitrous Oxide

You will be given local anesthesia for your surgery, but you may also choose Nitrous Oxide. Each choice requires different preparation on your part, and for your safety it is important that you read and follow the instructions carefully. If you are unclear about anything, please ask your doctor.

For all surgery, please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Tops/shirts should have sleeves that are easily drawn up above the elbow. Females should remove nail polish before surgery, and apply as little makeup as possible.

NITROUS OXIDE is also known as "laughing gas". You will be relaxed and somewhat less aware of your surroundings, but will recall most of the surgical event. Nitrous oxide is generally used in conjunction with local anesthesia, but may also be used to supplement intravenous sedation or general anesthesia

• You may have a light meal four (4) hours prior to surgery.
• It is best to have someone drive you home.
• Plan to rest for the remainder of the day.

It is important that you take any regular medications (high blood pressure, antibiotics, etc.) or any pre-medication prescription that we have provided.

OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

If you prefer to listen to your own music, feel free to bring a CD or cassette tape player with small earphones (not recommended with general anesthesia).

Our goal is to provide you with a safe, pleasant and effective anesthetic. In order to do this it is imperative that we have your full cooperation. Please feel free to ask or call about any questions concerning your surgery or anesthetic.